My oldest sous-chef had the stomach bug this past weekend, and now that she’s finally feeling better, she’s starving. Like eat everything that’s not nailed down and she might be going to the electric chair famished. She’s been hankering for tater tots, but since they alone are not a dinner food, I decided to make…
Category: Leftovers
Spatchcock Chicken with Pan Sauce
Looking for an easy, delicious and quick (relatively) way to cook chicken? This is it. The poultry is super moist, deliciously juicy and absolutely delectable. Coupled with the pan sauce? You’ll feel like you’re at a fancy restaurant. And its ready in about an hour. Perfect for weeknights, or special Sunday suppers. I served this…
IPA Beer Cheese Mac
Yep, you read that write. Beer.Cheese.Mac. I wish I had thought of this on my own, but alas, it was my little sous chef who said we should use the extra dip to make “homemade” mac and cheese. Sounded pretty good to me. And easy. Extra cheese, pasta and beer cheese dip. Topped with Panko…
Roast Turkey Legs
Growing up I was a super picky eater. Literally, my nickname was “Birdwoman” because I picked at my food like a bird. Cute I know. But one thing I would always eat was turkey legs. To the point where my Mom will still make my “favorite” dinner whenever I come home. Luckily my hubby and…
Lasagna Soup
Is there anything more comforting that a steaming bowl of yummy goodness on a cold night? I don’t think so. Yesterday was the first super cold evening we’ve had this year, and man did I have a hankering for Lasagna Soup. Luckily, I had all the ingredients and the fam was happy to indulge my…
Ramen Eggs
I have always loved soft-boiled eggs. They are my absolutely favorite way to eat eggs – they’re warm, soft and that runny yolk? Divine. My grandparents would make them for me whenever we stayed with them, because I did not like the hard boiled eggs they ate. Ick. I have since changed my tune, but…
BBQ Ribs
One of our family’s most favorite menu items is ribs. We aren’t super picky as to baby back, spare ribs, pork or beef, but we are particular on our rub and cooking method. After tinkering for years with wet ribs, and never finding a sweet spot, I started using a dry rub. Bingo. The flavor…
Acorn Squash Soup with Apples and Caramelized Onions
Sometimes winter days just call out for a nice warm bowl of soup. And sometimes, those calls dovetail with fruits and vegetables that really really need to be used up! Enter the following recipe that came about because of necessity and trying hard not to waste food. I had an acorn squash that was so…
Chicken Noodle Soup
Is there anything more comforting on a cold day than a warm bowl of soup? My youngest sous-chef says her favorite food is soup. Really doesn’t matter which kind, but if asked, “Chicken Noodle!” is almost always what will come out of her mouth. Ergo, the other day she asked for Chicken Noodle Soup since…
Happy Thanksgiving!
My little sous-chefs made a Turkuterie board for an appetizer! I say they #nailedit.
Faux Gourmand 