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Tonight I made another robust meal – beef bourguignon. Okay, okay… you can stop rolling your eyes now, this recipe is what I consider my best approximation for a quick and easy beef bourguignon. I did not go through untold number of complicated steps to make this meal. I also did not cook it for 3 hours because I used a shortcut. Of course, I bet you are skeptical… it is only natural. But you can rest assured this dish was stupendous, if I say so myself! Go ahead, make it and see for yourself… your skepticism will be assuaged (and your taste buds rewarded!). Save Print Beef Bourguignon Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 1 hour 20 mins Total time: 1…
Tonight I made a flavorful soup for a cold winter night using the rest of the potatoes and cabbage I had from last week’s shopping. The basic recipe comes from Rachel Ray, but of course, I changed it. The primary changes were to add hickory smoked bacon and two types of paprika, something I felt would provide depth of flavor. To be honest, I would expect to see this recipe in a Central or Eastern European home cookbook with all it has going on. This recipe does make more than 1 serving, so expect leftovers… which is not a bad thing! Save Print Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potato Soup Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 1 hour 15 mins Total time: 1 hour…
I am beginning 2017 on a sweet note with a decadent dessert. It is no secret I love cinnamon rolls – my daughters can attest to me baking them when they were still at home – and that I love cheesecake. So why not combine the two? Which is exactly what I have done. Again I twisted and tweaked (or is that swirled and twirled?) a recipe to suit my particular tastes and it let me use my small spring-form pans! The crust is a blend of vanilla wafers and graham crackers, the batter is New York style for its lightness, and the results are delicious. Feed your sweet tooth and make this recipe… you will not be disappointed! Save Print Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake Prep time…
Hey… it is Friday night and time for a cocktail. Now don’t get bummed that I chose a simple and somewhat ‘standard’ cocktail like the Manhattan for this week’s post, this one has a lot going for it. As a matter fact, this cocktail was a favorite of my dad’s and while I am not making it exactly like he did, this recipe is very close. I used Bulleitt Bourbon and Clyde May’s Whiskey to make this drink. I like the interplay with the typical bourbon flavor and the sweeter Alabama based whiskey, much like the combination my dad made. So here’s to you dad… thanks for introducing me to the beauty of this…
Do you like homemade apple pie? Do you not want to make a full-size pie that you have to eat by yourself over several days? I agree… no matter how much I like something (even apple pie!), I don’t want to eat it every day and I certainly don’t want to waste it. Well, here is a recipe for making a skillet apple pie for one. Yep, that’s right… a real deal apple pie for one person – YOU! I wanted to make a delicious pie that did not take extra effort (like pre-cooking the apples, making a caramel sauce, etc) and I think I have succeeded by blending several recipes together. So here you go… a…
Remember in one of my first posts I mentioned planning to reduce the possibility of waste. Well, when I used the ricotta in two recent recipes (Simple Stollen and Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Waffles), I still had approximately 1/4 cup remaining. Not wanting to waste it, I built this recipe around it. It is a simple recipe and easy to adapt to other ingredients like chicken instead of sausage; brussel sprouts, green beans or cauliflower instead of broccoli; etc. Just know that for all the planning, sometimes you just have to wing it. So, are you ready to try something new and delicious? If so, then dive right in! Save Print Orchiette with Italian Sausage and Broccoli with Lemon Ricotta Sauce Prep time: 10 mins Cook time…
Today I am sharing a recipe I received via a friend for oven baked crispy french fries. Much like mashed potatoes for one, I bet french fries are something most people do not make at home, especially if you are cooking for one. The myriad of problems with deep frying at home to get the desired results are just not worth the effort. That’s why I jumped on this oven baked option. And of course, I have twisted it slightly based on the most delicious french fries I can recall ever eating – the togarishi french fries at Redfin in Seattle (that unfortunately has since closed). I challenge you to try this recipe… and even create your own special fry seasoning, sharing your results in…
Let’s start the new year with an often overlooked dish that deserves more recognition. I will admit even I forget about this simple, but versatile meal. So today I want to correct that and bring some love to egg foo yung. This recipe is just one of many variations possible – this dish is truly one where you can let your creativity run wild. And did I mention that it is fast to make? Quick, versatile, and tasty… this is a winner I need to make more often! Save Print Egg Foo Yung Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 20 mins Serves: 5 Ingredients 4 large or extra large eggs ¼ cup bamboo shoots, julienned ¼…
Tonight I paired my dinner with the Friday night cocktail, French 75, I made. So I opted to make a simple dish – prawns with asparagus in a sherry cream sauce served over capellini. Simple, rich, and delicately spiced, I figured this meal would accompany my Friday night cocktail superbly. And I was spot on, it did. So if you want a versatile prawn pasta dish, I suggest you give this one a try. With a few adjustments, you can change the flavor profile. Some adjustments that come to mind are adding lemon and/or capers, substituting spinach for the asparagus or chicken/scallops for the prawns, whisking in parmesan cheese for a quick alfredo style sauce, etc. Adjustments and tweaks like those are the things that keep…
Just in time for New Year’s Eve comes a fantastic cocktail that incorporates bubbly, gin, lemon and a hint of sweetness. Tonight I bring you the French 75 – a classic cocktail that is often overlooked or forgotten, but shouldn’t be. In researching this cocktail, I read a story that said it was named after the 75mm artillery piece. This artillery piece devastated German attacks in World War 1, so I suspect the French 75 probably wreaked havoc on soldiers who drank too many of them. But don’t let this cocktail’s reputation scare you. I bet after you try this simple recipe, you will happily enjoy and not overlook or forget the French 75 in 2017 and beyond. Save Print…