Scenario: You are having a dinner party, and you have everything planned, but the bread. Homemade bread would put the menu over the top. But who has time? And what if you kill the yeast? What if you don’t knead the dough just right? Before you give up on the idea of hot, fresh, homemade … Continue reading
Every once in a while, I need some creamy, cheesy pasta! This is one of my all-time favorite pasta recipes. It’s fast and easy, but still has this fantastic, indulgent flavor. The salty prosciutto and the fresh green asparagus are perfect additions to this grown-up Mac and Cheese. Serve this with some warm-from-the-oven Focaccia and a … Continue reading
Surprise Muffins are my youngest son’s favorite breakfast treat!!! These melt-in-your-mouth muffins disappear in our house and I guarantee they’ll disappear in your house too. The combination of sweet, melty chocolate and spicy pumpkin is simply divine. Freshly-made Surprise Muffins are cause for great rejoicing with my two boys. The littlest guy races right to … Continue reading
This delicious, hearty soup is guaranteed to warm up your weekend! Often, I find minestrone watery and bland. Not this one. You’ve got all the wonderful veggies,the earthy rosemary and the Parmesan rind that adds an extra salty kick. I love the bean puree in this too. It gives the soup a little creaminess, without cream! … Continue reading
Do you feel like cooking something new and interesting? Then try this fantastic Black Cod! It’s light, tasty and different. The Asian flavors are terrific and it’s pretty easy too. I found some great, fresh-caught, Icelandic Cod at Wholey’s Fish Market that worked perfectly. Don’t try this without the pickled radish. The marinade for the fish is … Continue reading
If you are looking for a way to use up any leftover roast turkey or chicken, this is THE way to do it. This chicken pot pie is by far the best one I have ever made! Fresh thyme is a must here. It really adds that extra depth of flavor. Between the flaky crust … Continue reading
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