a journal of food, family & friends
Raise your hand if your least favorite part of making a big turkey dinner is the last-minute frantic scramble to get everything on the table at the same time. I should add …while still piping hot and not overcooked. I’m here to offer some help in that department. This is my formula for the Best Ever
What you see here is liquid gold. Just in time for your turkey feast. If you love the thought of amping up the flavor and wholesomeness of your meal, this Homemade Roasted Turkey Stock is a game changer.
If you’re looking for a light side salad, this may not be the one. This is most definitely on the rich side but full of flavor and contrasts. It starts off with a pool of yummy fondue topped with a green salad …topped with a roasted potato & mushroom salad …finished with crunchy bacon bits.
How can this amazing authentic-looking Quick & Easy No-Knead Olive Bread be made in your own kitchen? I’m here to testify that it’s true. And it doesn’t require any kneading of the dough. Not even a little. I’m telling you folks …it’s true. Stay with me as we go through the process together. I’ll do
Thought I’d share some updated photos of what I like to think of as The Ultimate Hearty Minestrone.This one happens to be an oldie but goodie. I first posted this recipe more than four years ago. Since that time, I’ve made this soup more times than I can count. I still stand by the original formula
Parmigiana di Melanzane. A truly classic Italian dish that seems to have originated in Naples in the early 1800’s. This version is authentic but not typical. You probably didn’t notice but this one is gluten-free. And still totally delicious. That’s not to say it must be gluten-free …a quick switch of flour will give you the
Blueberries. Let’s envelop them in a cocoon of slightly tart lemon curd and slightly sweetened whipped cream. We’ll add some toasted coconut to this Lemon Curd Mousse with Blueberries for crunch. Call in the troops. Dessert is ready.
Looking for a delicious seasonal dessert that can be prepared in a flash? This tasty Rustic Thyme-Infused Peach Tart makes use of those end-of-season peaches that are plentiful right about now.
It doesn’t have to be Cinco de Mayo to enjoy these Crowd-Pleasing Queso-Filled Mini Peppers. Any warm weather gathering will do.
Looking for an exceptional chocolate cookie? Your search may be over. These Ultra-Dark Chocolate Crackle Cookies have a brownie-like interior dotted with pieces of melted dark-chocolate morsels. In contrast, the exterior maintains that cookie crunch that we all love.
I suppose these Sautéed Eggplant Lasagna Spirals could be considered to be a new twist on several old favorites. My family loves lasagna as much as they love eggplant parm.
Here’s a quick, fresher-tasting version of those old baked beans. These BBQ White Beans with Peppers are just the thing for your next barbecue.
