Quick, easy and a thousand times better than the canned stuff, this Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe includes a "secret" ingredient that bumps up the flavor by several luscious notches for the ULTIMATE flavor results! Luxuriously rich in flavor with an irresistibly … Continue reading →
Mushroom Risotto
Deliciously creamy, this Mushroom Risotto recipe features leek instead of onion for even more flavor along with Parmesan cheese and a secret ingredient for ultimate flavor! Mushroom Risotto An incredibly flavor-packed mushroom risotto that is easy to make, it just … Continue reading →
Pan-fried Fingerling Potatoes with Leek
Simple and quick to make, this side dish is elegant and delicious. … Continue reading →
Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote
Sometimes flavors come together and make great combination. Other times they come together and form a match made in heaven. Such is the case here. Cider Pork Chops with Leek & Dried Fruit Compote. Pull up a chair, your taste buds are ready to party! … 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 →
Mango Chutney Chicken
I promised you a follow up recipe using this delicious Indian Mango Chutney. I will be posting a curry in the future using this chutney as well. But today's dish is succulent Mango Chutney Chicken. My husband and I loved this chicken...what we got to eat of it, that is. … Continue reading →
Chicken Cacciatore with Polenta
An authentic, classic Italian dish. Cacciatore is Italian for “hunter,” referring to a dish that is prepared “hunter-style.” Though many variations of Cacciatore exist, hunter-style always calls for tomatoes, onions and herbs, and sometimes bell peppers and wine. … Continue reading →
Polenta Lasagna
Polenta Pasticciata con Ragu di Carne, a dish from the Campania region of southern Italy. This is a polenta casserole with a typical Italian ragu di carne. Polenta is made of coarse yellow cornmeal slowly cooked in water or stock until the desired consistency is met. While … Continue reading →
Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake & Porcini
Another Daring Gourmet original, coming up with a name for this was super fun! I finally arrived at something both poetic and whimsical. What do you think? "Creamy Fettuccine with Shiitake and Porcini." (Shiitake is pronounced "shi-taw-kee. Porcini is pronounced … 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 →
Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
I love Autumn. I love the colors, I love the smells. I love the cool air that carries with it the invitation to sit down and enjoy some good, hearty comfort food. The variety of fresh squash that can be found is another reason I love the Fall. This delicious stew, while … Continue reading →