~ bacony black bean soup ~ “As the days grow short, some faces grow long. But not mine. Every autumn, when the wind turns cold and the darkness comes early, I am suddenly happy. It’s time to start making soup again!” ~Leslie newman A hearty, smoky satisfying soup. Perfect for a casual, fireside supper with…
~ cranberry chicken ~ “It’s so beautifully arranged on the plate – you know someone’s fingers have been all over it.” ~Julia Child This time of year it’s nice to have some easy recipes in your recipe box that are tried and true and that you know are wonderful. This particular recipe is loved by…
~ pork tenderloin medallions with cider caramel ~ This turned out soooo good and it was easy to prepare. The cider caramel takes about a half hour to cook, so plan accordingly. I think this would make a wonderful main course for a holiday or company meal. The addition of a little fresh thyme, pepper…
~ dutch baby ~ All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast. ~John Gunther I started making this puffy breakfast pancake when Jeff and I were first married. The perfect weekend indulgence for your family, or for a fancy company brunch. Don’t use an electric mixer for this as the ingredients can be over mixed too…
~ almond poppyseed shortbread ~ We had a kettle; we let it leak: Our not repairing made it worse. We haven’t had any tea for a week… The bottom is out of the Universe. ~Rudyard Kipling I can’t think of a better cookie to enjoy with tea. Buttery with the slight hint of almond…perfect! 1…
~ butternut squash gnudi with browned sage butter ~ Since I made the gnocchi a couple weeks ago, I’ve been on a gnocchi/gnudi/dumpling kick. I love the versatility of these yummy little delicacies, and am having fun experimenting with different flavors and sauces. A beautiful, unique accompaniment to meat dishes, this particular gnudi recipe went…
~ kaleidoscope cookies ~ I thought it would be fun to make a transfat-free version of those refrigerated cookies that you just slice and bake. I created these, and I think they turned out really cool! Easy to just make ahead, and then when you want fresh cookies for company or teatime, slice off a…
Unbelievably easy to make… These rich, chocolaty, peanut buttery cookies are more like peanut butter shortbread. The best peanut butter cookies don’t call for flour. I am so happy I made this discovery. Only four ingredients! Need I say more? 😉 2 cups organic, creamy peanut butter 2 large eggs 2 cups sugar 1 and…
I like to save all of the bones, giblets, wings, and necks from my turkeys and chickens so I can make homemade soups and stews. This is a frugal way to go and very flavorful. I decided to take a few pictures of the easy process so I could share it with you. This year…
~ cake aux olives et jambon ~ olive and ham loaf I found this amazing recipe while perusing the pages of one of my favorite cookbooks, Paris Boulangerie Patisserie : Recipes from Thirteen Outstanding French Bakeries by Linda Dannenberg. This particular recipe is from the oldest patisserie in the city, Stohrer. Stohrer’s chef, Chef Moreau,…