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…
Tag: #pasta
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…
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…
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…
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…
Faux Gourmand 