a journal of food, family & friends
One more way to enjoy those abundant summer tomatoes. Make this amazing Roasted Cherry Tomato Confit a part of your next antipasti tray. Toss those roasted beauties with some pasta. Or use them as a topping on grilled meat or fish. We recently enjoyed them as a topping on sautéed broccoli rabe. And don’t forget
Folks may tend to think that this is mainly for topping off a piece of prime rib fresh from the oven, but this Creamy Horseradish Sauce & Dip is delicious when paired with an assortment of dishes. It comes together in minutes and you’ll be so happy to have it on hand in your fridge.
This Mushroom & Bacon Stuffed Pork Tenderloin can be assembled earlier in the day so that your last minute dinner prep is kept to a minimum. This is one of those dishes that will make them all think that you’re simply amazing. They’ll be sure you’ve been slaving away all day in the kitchen when
Imagine the most amazing grilled creaminess sitting in a puddle of delicious extra-virgin olive oil along with your best aged balsamic vinegar. Now top that off with roasted caramelized plums, shallots & garlic. Season it all with some fresh thyme. Introducing your soon-to-be new favorite, Grilled Brie with Plums & Shallots. Just be sure to
It’s not often that we can enjoy a delicious treat that is just as good when served with dinner as it is with breakfast. These warm and wonderful Green Onion & Cheddar Popovers fit that bill. The perfect accompaniment to your roast chicken spread. As well as tomorrow mornings ham and eggs.
This one is a keeper, for sure. This Loaded with Tomatoes Cast Iron Pizza. Each and every time I make it, I get a thumbs up all around. It reminds me of a Mediterranean style tomato bread where grated tomato is rubbed over the top of toasted hearty bread.
These Homemade Asian Wrappers are legitimate. The real deal. I’ve often wondered if it was possible to make these guys from scratch and now I know. You can and it’s not difficult at all.
This Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing is now officially on my list of family favorites. A classic, for sure. And not one that I share without lots of experimenting and taste-testing. For years, I’ve been trying different formulas for just the right flavor and texture. What you see here, folks, is what I like to
This Easy Weeknight Grilled Monterey Chicken is our spin on the popular dish we frequently enjoyed at Chili’s.
Need to prepare dessert in a hurry? Here’s a delicious idea. These Quick & Easy Tiramisu Cups are thrown together in thirty minutes. And they’ll be the hit of the party. For real.
This Roasted Butternut Squash Bread Pudding is not only hearty and delicious …it’s prepared ahead of time. Let it bake up to a golden brown while you enjoy that glass of wine. Or hang out with your family. Or take care of the rest of the meal. I don’t know about you guys but I’m
But just so you know, this isn’t any old naan …it’s way better. This is Tieghan’s Herbed Garlic Butter Naan. And yes, you really can make this at home.
