If you’re looking for a show stopping dinner without a lot of effort this one is perfect. It’s delicious, creamy, unctuous and feels like a restaurant dish – without the price tag. It’s the most recent addition to our dinner repertoire that has both sous chefs and the hubby asking for seconds. Which, let’s be…
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Healthy(-ish) Tater Tot Casserole
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…
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…
Browned Butter Pumpkin Soup
Luscious – that’s the adjective I came up with to describe this soup. Creamy, velvety, decadent. It’s like a trip to the palace without all the pomp and circumstance. The addition of pure maple syrup at the end just pumps up the flavor to knock your tiara off. Seriously – that’s how good this soup…
Saffron Risotto
Who knew that tiny, thin threads could impart so much flavor into your dinner? Crazy right? But man, saffron threads are sort of a gift to our palate. They add color, versatility, and flavor! Saffron might seem out of the price range of folks, but as most of you know, one of my favorite stores…
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…
IPA Cheddar Gouda Cheese Dip
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…
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…
Tuna Salad with Parmesan and Capers
One of my favorite lunch memories is coming home from church and my mom making tuna melts. They are a core memory and one of my favorite ways to indulge my love of tuna. Promise I’m not a cat! The toasty, crusty bread, warm and gooey cheese and the tang of the tuna had me…
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…
Faux Gourmand 