Sadly my little part of the world doesn’t have a Whole Foods store. This is sad because they sell an addictive cookie called, Chocolate Laceys. You can get dark chocolate with almond or milk chocolate with macadamia. On a recent work trip to St. Louis, I made my usual stop at a Whole Foods store […]
My Netflix library is loaded with foodie related shows. From some amazing documentaries like, Chef’s Table to my binge-worthy obsession, The Great British Baking Show , I find myself fascinated and inspired at the same time. If you’re like me and don’t feel like your baking skills are as strong as your cooking ability, you need […]
Asparagus and Fennel Soup Spring time means fresh asparagus time. I’ve been waiting to make Ina Garten’s Asparagus and Fennel Soup as soon as asparagus was in season. I always wished I could dedicate space in my garden for this perennial vegetable. But with limited space, I have to rely on what I can get […]
Chocolate Mousse was one of those things I learned to make as a young bride. I remember serving it in large wine glasses with a dollop of real whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Each person had their own individual serving of this light, velvety, whipped chocolate mixture. It’s one of those desserts you can make […]
When you decide you are ready to splurge, you pick Filet Mignon. You would think that this fork- tender cut of beef alone would be enough. But not for this Cooking for Alan Dinner #7 meal. Why not also make a decadent French inspired cream sauce to serve with it? And while you’re at it, […]
You cannot go wrong in choosing filet mignon as your main course. Unless of course you’re feeding a vegetarian! No worries here. I did some “intel” on our special dinner guests and learned that they enjoy a good steak. In fact one of their favorite restaurants in town is known as one of the best […]
Sriracha Baked Chicken Wings There’s nothing like thumbing through my favorite cookbooks or my three-ring binders to get some cooking inspiration. However, when I want to compare recipes for the same type of dish, nothing is better than searching the internet. Just typing, Baked Chicken Wings in the search bar , I ended up with […]
When a cookie and a brownie collide you end up with blondies. Who doesn’t enjoy freshly baked chocolate chip cookies? Who doesn’t enjoy a warm brownie with a tall glass of milk? I had a taste for both, so I came up with these Chocolate Chip Blondies. Blondies are a lazy version of cookies. Mix […]
Brunch. A meal that’s later than breakfast, but not quite lunch. Brunch – that’s what I’ve been doing over the past few weekends. My favorite item to make for brunch is a frittata. It’s like a quiche without its crust, but more substantial than a typical omelet. Today’s Zucchini and Leek Frittata is another Ina Garten […]
Although tonight’s dessert is an Ina Garten recipe, it comes from her Barefoot Contessa Foolproof cookbook, instead of Cooking for Jeffrey. I had a taste for raspberry something and found this Raspberry Crumble Bars recipe that uses shortbread as it’s base. My husband has always been a fan of shortbread cookies, so I figured he […]
Don’t let the radishes in this recipe for Roast Chicken with Radishes put you off, Like many other things (onions, garlic, turnips) once you roast them, they turn from peppery and pungent to slightly sweet and earthy. I happen to be a fan of radishes. Must be because my Momma grew them in our garden […]
I have always been a list maker. There is something so gratifying about being able to check off items on a list. I guess it’s documented proof that I’ve accomplished steps towards a goal. Most of my life I’ve been a planner. Dreaming about the future, looking at the big picture and then creating a […]