Recipe Archives - Page 5 of 11

Oven Barbecued Ribs

March 18, 2014September 1, 2016 barbecue, bbq, Mains, pork, ribs

There is nothing quite as hedonistic and finger licking good as a plate of meltingly tender barbecue ribs. They are easy to make (the only real investment is time) and so unctuously savory, meaty, and satisfying that I'm tempted to make them more often than is good for me. Boozy... Read More

Recipe Snacks

Fried black-eyed peas

February 16, 2014September 1, 2016 beans, black-eyed peas, snacks

I did not grow up eating black eyed peas. For many years they were completely off my radar. Then, Alton Brown, on some random food network show, talked about a restaurant that was serving deep fried black eyed peas as a bar snack. I was intrigued. The first time I... 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

Breads and Baking Breakfast Recipe

Perfect Holiday Breakfast – Craquelin

December 22, 2013September 1, 2016 baking, bread, breakfast, brioche, sweets

Until a few months ago, I had never heard of craquelin. Then I received a loaf through the Zingerman's Culinary Adventure Society food club and was hooked. I ate the craquelin greedily and was bound and determined to make my own. Craquelin is basically the Belgian play on brioche, adding... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes Veggies and Salads

Classic Cole Slaw

November 26, 2013September 1, 2016 salad, sides, vegetables

It's the fall, heading towards winter. Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is on the way, but people, I live in Florida. It's still hot here. In fact, the fall and winter months are some of the best Florida has to offer - lots of sunshine, warm days, low humidity,... 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

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)

November 8, 2013September 1, 2016 Italian, kale, potatoes, sausage, soup

Sausage, Potato and Kale Soup (aka Zuppa Toscana)I have no idea why this soup is called zuppa toscana. I can't seem to find anything particularly Tuscan about it, and after doing a bit of research, I can't seem to find any traditional version of this recipe that would mark it... Read More

Recipe Side Dishes Veggies and Salads

My favorite Brussels Sprouts…

November 2, 2013September 1, 2016 sides, vegetables

My favorite Brussels Sprouts...For years I wanted to love Brussels Sprouts, but never got past finding them simply okay. Turns out, simple is best when it comes to these little cabbages. After trying blanching, braising, frying, shaving and shredding, the trick to making them addictively delicious is simply high heat.... Read More

Recipe

Red Chile (Enchilada) Sauce

October 30, 2013July 21, 2016 chiles, Mexican, sauce

After my impromptu success with huevos rancheros, I was beginning to feel like I needed to cook more Mexican (or at least Tex-Mex) food at home. I can make salsa or guacamole without thinking, but I realized that if I want to start making seriously delicious Mexican food, I needed... Read More