Super Bowl Sunday has always been a big deal in our house. I personally don’t really care, but the other peeps in my family – cough, hubby, cough Dad, sister, cough – are all about the big game. So needless to say I’m usually in the kitchen trying to create tasty nibbles and snacks to…
Category: Sauces
Butternut Squash Puree with Black Garlic
Velvety smooth sauce that can double (or triple) as soup, filling or myriad other options? Yes please! Not only did I use this to stuff ravioli with, but I also added it to the pan juices of a red wine braised short rib dish to make a perfect pour over sauce. 1 whole Butternut Squash…
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…
Chicken Marsala
Growing up I don’t think I ever ate chicken marsala. Probably because my sister and I wouldn’t let a mushroom near our plates much less our mouths. Fast forward a few years (ahem!) and this dish is now a family favorite. It started with the ready-made version from Trader Joes (I know, I know! 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…
Kabocha Squash Sauce
One of my most favorite things about Fall – because let’s be honest, enough people talk about Pumpkin Spice, we need something else – is Kabocha Squash. It’s sweet, nutty, has a velvety soft texture and is super versatile. Soups, sauces, sides, mains, – this somewhat rare squash can do it all. 1 Kabocha Squash1…
Roasted Garlic
Ironically, I had never made roasted garlic until last year. Wwhhhatt? Crazy, I know. Not only is it super easy, but its incredibly delicious. Spreadable, delectable, eatable – you name it roasted garlic has it. Not only does it make you want to eat it with a spoon (no judging here) but it sweetens up…
Browned Butter
Most versatile sauce ever – warm, toasty, nutty and you only need a super small amount. Like 2 or 3 tbsp small. So even though it’s made with 100% butter, it’s not going to stick to your thighs like some other sauces. Though, if you start using cups and eating it all the time, all…
Pumpkin Pasta with Bacon Sausage
Years ago, my husband and I discovered this amazing bacon sausage at Eastern Market in DC. I can’t even tell you them name of the butcher (but I can give you directions!) as neither one of us has ever really checked out the name. Real smart customers, I know. But people – this sausage is…
Faux Gourmand 