We had some friends for dinner the other night, and knowing how much of a sweet tooth one has, I knew dessert was a must. Since it was last minute, and I was out of boxed brownie mix (my favorite and go-to!) I had to scramble. Enter – no bake cheesecake. I had all the…
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…
Bouquet Garni
For those who’ve read this blog for a while now, you can probably guess that I’m something of a Francophile. I lived there years ago, and part of my heart and soul will forever reside en France. Ergo, when I have the ability to add some Frenchiness (that is 100% a very real word) to…
Happy Thanksgiving!
My little sous-chefs made a Turkuterie board for an appetizer! I say they #nailedit.
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…
Cast Iron Meatloaf with Mustard and Pancetta
Not going to lie – this isn’t really my recipe – my Mom came up with this a few months ago and I’ve stolen it and tweaked it. It is SO SO good. Especially for those who like meatloaf but are looking for a little change. No ketchup allowed. Combining mustard sauce, crispy pancetta, panko…
Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are THE Thanksgiving staple in my family. I’m pretty sure they rank as high, if not higher, than Turkey. They are fluffy, creamy, cheesy, and delicious. I made them once for friends visiting from the UK and was told they were the best “mash” ever. Needless to say these are frequently on…
Smashed Potatoes
A friend asked me the other day what my absolute most favorite food is – definitely bread, but also potatoes. I couldn’t answer him as to which I would take if I were stranded on a desert island but alas – it might be the mighty potato. One of my most beloved ways to make…
Ham and Potato Soup with Roasted Garlic Mustard
I don’t know about your Easter plans this years, but ours consisted of a lot less people with a lot more leftovers. After searching the interwebs for some inspiration I came up with a few different “leftover” recipes, but this soup might just be my new favorite. I was talking to Mom about using up…
Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza
Whipping up dinner when it’s just me and the little sous chefs – who are wicked picky – is kind of a pain. I love cooking, but cooking for little ones who think Velveeta is a magical sauce is not as much fun. No offense to Velveeta. Enter in leftovers, naan bread and cheese. AKA…
Faux Gourmand 