Recipe Archives - Page 10 of 11

Chicken Pot Pie

March 17, 2013September 1, 2016 chicken, Mains, puff pastry

As a kid, I loved frozen pot pies. Individually frozen in aluminum tins, they were an easy dinner, just throw in the oven and in an hour you've got a golden crust and salty, chickeny goodness inside. As a grown up, when I want a chicken pot pie, I am... Read More

Breakfast Recipe

Sunday Morning Pancakes for Two

March 10, 2013September 1, 2016 blueberries, breakfast, pancakes

I grew up using pancake mix and for years never even contemplated making my own. Somehow I thought homemade pancakes would require too much thinking first thing in the morning. Boy was I wrong. And other than yeast pancakes (which require overnight resting and are a different animal altogether) these... Read More

✷ Recipe Sweets Treats

The Canelé Recipe and Guide

March 9, 2013September 5, 2017 caneles, desserts, pastry, sweets

Canelé de Bordeaux (a.k.a cannelé bordelais) are perhaps my favorite sweet treat. A shiny, crispy outside holds within a gorgeous, rum-scented, custardy interior that is at once decadent, yet sophisticated. Making canelés doesn't have to be complicated. When you begin, I highly suggest you use a mini silicon mold, forget about... Read More

✷ Recipe Soups and Stews

Supper Tonight – Creamy Lentil Soup

March 6, 2013September 1, 2016 lentils, Mains, soup

Most days, I like to plan what I'm making for dinner. I like dreaming about it during the day. I don't even mind making a quick stop to the grocery store on my way home to pick up a couple of ingredients. That doesn't happen every day and in certainly... Read More

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Beef Carbonnade (Belgian Beef and Beer Stew)

March 4, 2013January 18, 2017 beef, beer, Mains, noodles, stews

The cold just keeps coming in Orlando, so I knew I wanted a hearty, comforting meal. I was craving braised beef. The long and low cooking yields succulent and tender meat that melts in your mouth. What's amazing about this dish is that while every other braise I do includes... Read More

Recipe Soups and Stews

Chicken Noodle Soup

February 26, 2013January 18, 2017 chicken, Mains, soup

I've got a cold today. Nothing serious, just a little sniffle and a scratchy throat. But the moment I feel sickness coming on, I turn to good old chicken noodle soup. Nothing else will do. There is actual scientific evidence that proves that chicken soup is good for the cold.... Read More

Mains Recipe

Sunday Dinner, Quick Brined Pork Chops and Roasted Kabocha Squash

February 25, 2013January 18, 2017 Mains, pork, squash

For a very long time, I did not like porkchops, they were dry and tough and about as appetizing as shoe leather. Then I had brined pork chops, and my perception of them took a 180. Now they are succulent and juicy and the perfect canvas for any set of... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe

Sandwich Bread – Make or Buy?

February 24, 2013January 18, 2017 baking, bread

Sandwich bread is one of those staples (like eggs and milk) that I always try to have in the house. From morning toast, to a quick PB&J, it's just good to have bread around. So recently, when I reached for a loaf at the grocery store, I hesitated. I've been... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe Snacks

Homemade Soft Pretzels

February 18, 2013January 11, 2017 baking, bread, pretzels, snacks

My husband loves soft pretzels. When I started baking, it was the first thing he requested I make. I needed an easy and foolproof soft pretzel recipe, and I needed it fast. If there aren't soft pretzels currently in my house, he asks for them. Repeatedly. So much so that... Read More

Breads and Baking Recipe

Everyone loves a homemade baguette

February 17, 2013October 18, 2016 baking, bread

I started baking bread with a wonderful book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Zoe Francois. I tried several recipes and was in general very pleased with the results. The breads had nice flavor, a custardy crumb, and a good crust, although a bit chewier than I would've... Read More