Every winter, I make French onion soup at least once. And while this endeavor takes over an hour, it's worth every moment when I let my spoon land in that bowl of soup perfection. It's the epitome of comfort food and I'm sharing it with you.
While on the list of intimidating recipes, soufflé is merely a multi-step ladder to a textural dream apex. Besides, the beginning of the process has you making a béchamel sauce, which is a key to a wide range of culinary delights!
On Pi Day (3.14), it only seems fitting to talk about pie. And not just any pie … rich, melting, juicy, delicious, fruity blueberry pie! In honor of Pi Day and a favorite children's story, I present to you a perfectly lovely Blueberry Crumb Pie.
Once you master the art of braiding dough, you'll find yourself seeking all kinds of excuses to wrap delicious fillings in bread dough and baking it all until dinner is ready! What's more, you can plan things ahead and have dinner on the table in about 20 minutes.
We're finding ourselves at peak berry season, but do you limit yourself to what you can find on the grocery store shelves? Find out about the wide world of berries, how they can be used, and what kind of health benefits they provide.
A highly active garden has plans for writing about dessert put on hold so that tomatoes can be a priority. There will be salsa, roasted sauce, and jambalaya ... oh my! And, before you think there's nothing for you, dear reader, read on for great information on picking, storing, and using tomatoes plus fantastic recipes. Enjoy!
If you've ever wondered about cooking with stinging nettles and done a bit of poking around on the Internet, you've probably found a lot of recipes for soup. Now, I love soup, but I also recently sautéed some and included them on a pizza that was brimming with bacon, cheese, and garlic. I don't think I'll be turning my nose up at nettles ever again!
Fresh seasonal produce stars in this stunning salad that's equally at home as the main course or a side dish. You can even add cooked, shredded chicken to add more protein if you would like.
Stuffing pasta shells with a blend of chopped chicken and vegetables and baking them in a tomato-chicken broth mixture gives a healthier twist on a baked favorite. Time to find the best blend of comfort food and healthier eating!
Quick sauces for pasta make weeknight dinners a snap. But you don't need to open a jar of tomato sauce in desperation for a quick meal. Instead, turn to ingredients you may well have on hand for a rich, creamy sauce that will impress friends and family alike.
When we decide it's time to celebrate at our home, we find ways to take it to a delightful level of deliciousness. Whether that means topping our seared steaks with creamy blue cheese or sipping port with fresh berries, enjoying flavors is just part of living in my sphere. So when a birthday presents itself and the birthday boy loves mint and chocolate, it is only appropriate that a cheesecake featuring both flavors takes center stage.
It's the 4th of July and if you're in the US, it means Independence Day. Enjoy the potluck picnics and backyard barbecues. No? The house is too (dirty, small, unfinished, etc.)? Well, I have a few things to say about taking the opportunity, looking past imperfections, and enjoying the art of scruffy hospitality.
