a journal of food, family & friends
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.
Ahhh …pasta and beans. If you’re a fan of Italian food, Pasta e Fagioli will most likely be included in your list of favorites. It’s a hearty soup with more than enough versions to sample. If you ask anyone in my family, they’ll tell you this is The Absolute Best Pasta e Fagioli! Every Italian
Thai Coconut Curry Noodle Soup with Chicken Meatballs. Who doesn’t love tender noodles swimming in a rich hearty broth? Even if you think you’re not a huge fan of curry, consider giving this one a try. It’s not super spicy but definitely super flavorful.
Don’t know about you guys, but I absolutely love coffee …piping hot and strong, with nothing added. You can keep your coffee ice cream or any type of flavored coffee. I like mine pure and simple. Except for when we’re talking’ about these Coffee-Lovers Espresso Chip Cookies. They break all of my rules.
This time of year, you’ll typically find a huge pot of homemade soup simmering on my stove. There’s something comforting about offering my loved ones a steaming bowl of hearty soup that’s loaded with nutrient dense goodness. Just in case you have the same notion, we’ve gathered up a handy list of our most awesome
