~ fig and kalamata relish ~ This is a flavorful, wine-soaked fig and olive relish that pairs well with grilled meat, and is especially good with lamb chops or fillet mignon. Serve with a glass of syrah. 7 oz. black mission figs, stems removed 1 cup dry red wine 7 oz. pitted, kalamata olives 3…
~ stuffed burger bundles ~ This is a yummy, comfort food dish that my friend Jen told me about. Burger bundles are stuffed mini meatloaves with gravy poured over them. We like them with mashed potatoes, squash and a crisp green salad. First you’ll want to make up a batch of your favorite stuffing…OR, if…
The days are getting shorter and colder here in Minnesota. Autumn’s panoply of color, almost spent…leaving tree skeletons against a backdrop of gunmetal grey sky. We’ve been making lots of tea, baking lots of bread, and there is almost always a big pot of some kind of soup in the refrigerator. I’ve been flipping on…
~ pink lady candy apple chicken ~ I was inspired to make a dish featuring the beautiful Pink Lady apple. Jeff loves this apple-onion sauce on Ritz crackers, and I thought…why not chicken? It turned out great. Serve with wedges of extra sharp cheddar cheese. For the Chicken: 4 large chicken breasts (any type) 1/4…
This is a yummy pizza casserole that’s easy to prepare and Gracie just loves it. It’s a fun way to sneak some veggies into your child’s diet. Serve with a yummy tossed salad. preheat oven to 350 degrees F 1 pound extra lean ground beef or bison, thawed completely and browned 1 (15 oz.) jar…
~ yuzu ginger tea wafers ~ “I use a combination of lemon and tangerine juice in these wafers to simulate the lovely, complex flavor of yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit that is not easy to find. Don’t be tempted to replace the fresh juices with bottled yuzu juice that is available at specialty food shops;…
~ south of france chicken salad ~ “Provence is a country to which I am always returning. Next week, next year, any day now. As soon as I can get on a train.” ~Elizabeth David In honor of National Sandwich Day (NSD) I decided to create a new recipe for chicken salad. It’s the perfect…
~ skyline chili ~ In Cincinnati Ohio there is a popular chili that is served over spaghetti noodles called Cincinnati Chili, and the restaurants that serve this unique and delicious dish are Skyline, Gold Star and Empress. There are no crushed tomatoes or chili powder in this chili, and the ground beef is not pre-browned.…
butter a 10 inch pie plate in a small bowl, combine: 3 large eggs 1 and 3/4 cups milk 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup applesauce in a big bowl, combine: 1 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt 4 and 3/4 cup rolled oats 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg…
Most of you who are friends or fans of ChinDeep on facebook know that I ask daily questions to get conversations started on my page. Recently, I asked the question: “What condiment could you not live without?” A couple people said, “Sriracha!” and I’m glad they did. That’s my favorite too. I was curious, after…