I learned to make Beef Carbonnade, as I learned how to make so many yummy things, from The Silver Palate Cookbook. Beef Carbonnade is a dark, rich, stick-to-your-ribs, deeply satisfying beef stew made with caramelized onions, dark beer and bacon. So delicious! I generally serve mine atop a bed of egg noodles. What Kind of …
Finally, I’ve figured out the best way to smoke a turkey, and I’m going to share all my tips and secrets with you. It’s taken me a lot of years to be ready to confidently share this smoked turkey post with you. But that’s what the passing of time can do for you, if you’re …
Homemade Sesame Seed Crescent Rolls will steal the show on your Holiday Table, be it Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, Graduation, or any day you and your loved ones feel like celebrating. I should know, because they certainly stole the show in the house where I grew up! And I can truthfully say that the recipe I’m …
I’m in love with my new Cool-jams night gown. And I don’t care who knows it. And clearly, I’m kidding about the smokin’ hot bod. It’s more like steamy. As in, steam rising up from the hot flashes of my middle aged bod. Menopause is not for the faint of heart, and night sweats and …
This recipe for Venison Bolognese is so rich and full of flavor! You’ll definitely be lining up for seconds. It’s different than my Mama’s meat spaghetti sauce, (my favorite meal growing up), but it’s every bit as good. What Does Bolognese Mean? It means, literally, pertaining or belonging to the people of the city of …
Sometimes, you NEED a comforting, meltingly delicious cookie, and there’s just not much better, at such a time, as Good Old Fashioned Snickerdoodles. (Man, I love that word!) They’re tangy, chewy, and buttery! And honestly, when I made these, I just could not stop eating them. They’re that good! So, for your sake, since the …
Savory Summer Squash Pie is the delicious answer to the question of “what to do with all those zucchini and summer squash” that are lying despondently on your kitchen counter. I used to make this dish a lot when we first got married. My mother-in-law would give me zucchini and yellow squash from her garden, …
I love a good summer pizza, but this pizza, my Peach Ricotta and Prosciutto Pizza with Rosemary Balsamic Reduction may be the best pizza I’ve ever made in my life! Or had. Wow, its just like I have ordered a pizza delivery from a famous pizza store. I love my own homemade …
This recipe for the perfect Pasta Alla Norma utilizes the process of roasting to bring glorious sweet caramelized flavor to the eggplants and tomatoes you’ll use to make it. It’s kind of a genius way to bump up the flavor through the actual cooking process you’ve chosen. Where Did the Name Pasta Alla Norma Come …
This post on how to make your own homemade bacon will explain to you the process of making bacon. I’ll teach you how to cure and smoke your own bacon. And you won’t believe how much better homemade bacon is than store bought bacon! You’ll learn the type of meat you’ll need, and I’ll share …
Gingery Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs with Grilled Peaches are luscious, beautiful, and easy to prepare. They’re impressive enough to feed any company coming over for dinner, as well. Best of all, in these difficult economic times, they’re affordable, too! I found this recipe in the cooking section of the New York Times. The original recipe …
I’ve never done a post about knives before, but when Sur La Table has a sale on Zwilling J.A. Henckels 4 star knives, I just had to let you know. I love, love, love their knives. They feel so good in your hand! Looking For Some Great Deals? Some of you may have heard that …
This recipe for Whole Wheat Blueberry Maple Scones produces scones that are both tender and flaky in texture. And then, there’s the delightful flavor of the blueberries, and the maple syrup. This the scone recipe you’ve been dreaming of. Why Are These Scones Different Than Other Scones? It’s the mixing method that makes these Blueberry Maple …
Coffee Cake with Cherries, Pecans and Browned Butter is the answer to the question: “What should I make for breakfast when I have guests coming for the weekend?”. It’s a coffee cake, yes, but it contains three ingredients that always make me swoon: cherries, pecans, and browned butter. How could a coffee cake made with …
I have been making Chickpea Pasta with Spinach and Bacon since my kids were babies. It’s one of my own personal favorite recipes. My only complaint about my own recipe, in the past, was that it tended to be a little dry. So I refrained from sharing it with you, my friends. I finally came …