✷ Archives - Page 3 of 5 - The Boozy Epicure

Greek Phyllo Wraps

April 30, 2014September 1, 2016 Greek, Mains, phyllo

I fell in love with these Greek inspired rolls years ago when I first saw them in the magazine Cuisine at Home. I found the dill pattern so beautiful, I had to make them. They are crazy delicious, easy to make, and look so stunning you won't believe your eyes.... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza AKA Italian Pie

February 9, 2014September 1, 2016 Italian, Mains, pizza

My husband is not happy with me. Originally from New York, he's angry that Chicago-style deep dish is called pizza at all, and while he happily ate dinner tonight, I am apparently in the dog-house for my traitorous behavior. To save my marriage, I must begin this post by stating... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Quick and Easy: Naan Pizza

November 15, 2013September 1, 2016 cheese, naan, pizza

I discovered this recipe years ago when I read Nigella Lawson's cookbook Nigella Express. It's a great book for quick meal ideas and techniques what are way more interesting than opening a package of some random processed food. While I hesitate calling this pizza (it's really a flatbread) the addition... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Slow Cooker (Crock-Pot) Pulled Pork

November 11, 2013September 1, 2016 barbecue, bbq, brioche, Mains, pork, sandwich

I would love to claim that I was a barbecue pit master. That I had the time, energy and equipment to do real deal, slow smoked ribs, brisket and pulled pork. I do have my eye on a smoker and perhaps in the future I'll be able to make that... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Ramen: Beyond the Instant Packs

October 1, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, ramen, soup

Ramen: Beyond the Instant PacksI have a confession to make. I love ramen. All ramen. From Ippudo in New York City to the 10 for $1 packs at the grocery store, I'll pretty much eat any ramen that comes my way. That's not to say that I don't appreciate the... Read More

✷ How To Veggies and Salads

Simple Beet Salad

September 29, 2013September 1, 2016 beets, salad

Beets taste like dirt. I get it. But since when is a little earthiness a bad thing? Especially when it is balanced out by a sweet and tangy dressing, fresh greens, slivered almonds and creamy goat cheese? My beet salad is an homage to Wolfgang Puck's classic beet and goat... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup

September 13, 2013September 1, 2016 Asian, beef, noodles, soup

I fell in love with this soup while cooking with my friend Weldon. We were practicing hand-pulled noodles and this soup was the dish they went into. It is rich, unctuous, full of umami, and a perfect vehicle for many kinds of noodles. Whether you are interested in making your... Read More

✷ Recipe Sweets

Chaussons aux Pommes (Apple Turnovers)

September 6, 2013October 20, 2016 apples, puff pastry, sweets

There is something so satisfying about a baked apple dessert. As a kid, I loved good old fashioned apple pie, either warm with ice cream, or cold and straight from the fridge. While I still love the combination of apples and baking spices, as I've gotten older I like my... Read More

✷ Mains Recipe

Red Beans and Rice

September 5, 2013September 1, 2016 beans, Mains, pork, rice

Recently, while out doing my grocery shopping, I came across gorgeous andouille sausage and had to have it. I bought a link (7 oz, so it was pretty ample) but by the time I got home, I wasn't sure what to make. Andouille screams Creole or Cajun food, neither of... Read More

✷ Recipe Sweets Treats

Marrons Glaces (Candied Chestnut) Inspired Macarons

September 1, 2013October 2, 2016 baking, chocolate, macarons, sweets

Making macarons today. I bought a jar of French chestnuts with the explicit idea of attempting Pierre Herme's Marrons Glaces Macarons, and after reading through his recipe (which includes chestnut puree, chestnut paste, cacao pate and actual marrons glaces crumbs) I decided to do a Pierre Herme inspired version, making... Read More