Traditional Irish Colcannon...bumped up several flavor notches!Ah, potatoes. What would life be without them? Yet for the longest time everyone in the world did just that - lived without them. All except the residents of southern Peru, that is, where the potato … Continue reading →
Scottish Barley Pudding
During the seven years I lived in England, our family would visit Scotland almost every Summer, spending some time in Edinburgh and then traveling far and wide throughout the Scottish countryside. As I've been doing more genealogy work and tracing some ancestral lines many … Continue reading →
Oat & Buckwheat Waffles with Rhubarb Compote & Vanilla Cream (Gluten Free)
Ready for some waffles that not only taste incredible but are actually good for you, too?These are some of our favorite go-to waffles served with a variety of syrups, and paired with this Rhubarb Compote and Vanilla Cream they are simply amazing!Made with oat and … Continue reading →
Roasted Cauliflower Chowder
This cozy chowder is packed with a myriad of delicious flavors. The star of the show: Roasted cauliflower. This chowder is so good it will even make the cauliflower-haters rethink their position.I've traditionally been fairly lukewarm towards cauliflower and my … Continue reading →
Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke, Leek and Potato Soup
"Cream of" soups have always been some of my favorites. They really bring out the flavor of the vegetables and love their creamy texture.The Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunchoke, is native to eastern North America. It's a root vegetable and is actually related to … Continue reading →
Easy Chocolate Pots de Crème (incl. dairy-free option)
If anyone were to ask me, "What is the ultimate chocolate dessert?", my answer would be Chocolate Pot de Crème. For chocolate richness, this dessert is unrivaled. A classic French favorite since the 17th century, a love affair with chocolate is incomplete without a … Continue reading →
Blonde French Onion Soup
Sponsored Post - The Art of Cheese with Castello Aged HavartiThis all-original Blonde French Onion Soup is a deliciously creamy twist on the classic version. You'll love it! … Continue reading →
Curried Apple & Butternut Squash Soup
Easy to make, this Curried Apple & Butternut Squash Soup is perfect for a starter or side dish or as a light dinner served with crusty bread and side salad. Simple enough to enjoy for a casual family meal and elegant enough to serve at a fancy dinner party. … Continue reading →
Chicken & Asparagus Chowder with Bacon & Roasted Peppers
A creamy chowder packed with chicken, asparagus, bacon, roasted red peppers, potatoes and corn...chowder just doesn't get any better than this!Your next family favorite! … Continue reading →
BEST Homemade Cream of Celery Soup
Fantastic as a stand-alone soup or used in any recipe calling for canned condensed cream of celery soup. Clean, pure, delicious! … Continue reading →
Pan-Seared Chicken With Creamy Orange Sauce
Ready in 30 minutes, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, looks elegant and tastes delicious! … Continue reading →
Creamy Mashed Parsnips & Potatoes with Horseradish
Here is a delicious alternative to your standard mashed potatoes. Creamy with the sweet flavor of parsnip and the spiciness of horseradish. A lovely side dish! … Continue reading →
Bananas Foster Popovers
Thank you to Pollinate Media Group and Huggies for sponsoring this post.Sponsored postA few months ago when I was trying to think of ideas to use up a large batch of fresh strawberries, the idea of using popovers in place of traditional shortcake came to mind. … Continue reading →
Bacon and Leek Quiche
Practically everything tastes better with bacon, don't you think?And to be fair, bacon really gets a bad rap - as do a lot of things that the food industry decides to target for a time, and so we avoid them for a decade or two resorting to "safer" alternatives just to … Continue reading →
Sweet Potato Corn Chowder
I had a huge organic sweet potato left over from making baby food for my daughter. I also had some sweet onions and an opened package of bacon that needed to be used. I'm not sure what the mental process was that ultimately led me to the idea of incorporating these items … Continue reading →
Key Lime Pie
Mmmmmm, wouldn't you love a slice of this right now? I would! I Love key lime pie. That's right, "Love" with a capital "L". I have to tell you, I've tried several recipes, including more complicated and time-consuming ones, but not one has been better than this one. … Continue reading →
Porcini Mushroom Linguine with Chicken, Shiitakes and Gorgonzola
I received some pasta from Pappardelle's for review. All opinions are entirely my own.In general, I've become pretty tired of store-bought pasta. Do you feel the same? Just a little bit jaded? Even the "flavored" ones lack flavor. Either they don't add enough of … Continue reading →
Strawberries and Cream Popovers
Quick to make, easy to assemble, and visually appealing. A lovely, original alternative to traditional strawberry shortcake. You can substitute any berry of your choice.The idea for these came on whim as I was making popovers to go with a stew. While handling and … Continue reading →
Geschnetzeltes (Creamy German Hunter’s Sauce)
Geschnetzeltes (prounounced geh-shnet-sel-tess), German for "sliced meat", is a sauce with pork or veal, mushrooms and cream that is popular throughout Germany and Switzerland, some versions named Züricher Geschnetzeltes. Traditionally served with Spätzle, egg noodles, or … Continue reading →
Chocolate Marshmallow Mint Sandwich Cookies
Another Daring Gourmet original for your St. Patrick's Day sweet tooth. Tender, chewy chocolate cookies with a creamy marshmallow mint filling. You won't be able to resist these! … Continue reading →
Pan-Seared Chicken With Pink Grapefruit Cream Sauce
This is a Make a Request! fulfillment for Candy. Noting that I had already made a breakfast and dessert item using pink grapefruit (Pink Grapefruit Buttermilk Muffins and Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie), she requested an entree using pink grapefruit. As I already mentioned in a … Continue reading →
Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie
Oh. My. Goodness. Died and gone to heaven? I believe I have. Pink Grapefruit Cream Pie. Perhaps my most experimental undertaking yet. At least in the area of baking. A unexpected ingredient...no, you'll never guess.I attempted to take a nap today while the kids … Continue reading →
Spaghetti With Chicken Bolognese
For a healthier and leaner alternative to red meat but still made in authentic Italian fashion, try this Chicken Bolognese. Slow simmered with vegetables, herbs and white wine and finished with fresh basil and heavy cream, this sauce is full of flavor and is sure to become … Continue reading →
Pasta Milano Soup
Any Romano's Macaroni Grill restaurant fans out there? One of my favorites on their menu is the Pasta Milano. Bow-tie pasta topped with a creamy sauce of grilled chicken, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and sun-dried tomatoes. As I was thinking about what to cook today (food … Continue reading →
Steak With Creamy Chanterelle Sauce
Chanterelle mushrooms. One of the most delectable of all mushrooms. It is described as having a fruity smell, similar to that of apricots, and a mildly peppery taste. Chanterelles have graced dinner plates as far back as the 1500's, but it wasn't until the 1700's that … Continue reading →
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