Yesterday was our seventh wedding anniversary. Since my husband and I have been together, one of the more favorite dishes we enjoy eating (and making) is risotto. Smooth and creamy. Comforting and rich. There are no two ways about it. Risotto is stick-to-your-ribs comfort food and not in any way healthy. Risotto is an Italian…
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Kale & Bacon Quiche
We keep getting such gorgeous kale with our co-op shares and I haven’t quite figured out all the things to do with it yet besides salads… It was a huge game-changer when I read somewhere online that kale cooks similar to spinach and can be substituted in some instances as such. :: Mind Blown ::…
Lentil & Veggie Tostadas
What else can I say about this dish, other than that it was crazy-good and so glad that there were leftovers! The best part was that using lentils instead of refried beans, makes this scads healthier! It is important to use red (they’re a salmony-red) lentils as they will mash and give you that smooth,…
Cream of Broccoli-Cheese Soup
There’s just something about cheese that soothes the American (or even French) soul… If I ever have a good recipe using cheese, I’ll generally use about 1.5 times the amount called for. #NoShame Broccoli-Cheese Soup has been a favorite since childhood. In a large saucepan: Cook 4 cups fresh or frozen chopped broccoli covered in…
Pork Chops With Chutney Glaze – Side of Sauteed Spinach & Tomato
Ok, remember that sauteed spinach & tomatoes you made last time? Good, because you’re rockin’ that again tonight! Delicious and nutritious! But, first let’s start with the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 c. of chutney and 1 tsp. Dijon mustard. Chutney can be found in the condiments section of your local supermarket…
Tomato-Herbed Steak for Two
Incredibly easy and simply delicious, yet still has that WOW flavor! Trim the fat from 1 beef top loin steak, cut 3/4in thick. Cut steak in half and season with salt and pepper. This tip is a “game-changer” for all meat dishes. Trust! Lightly coat a medium skillet with non-stick cooking spray. I prefer to…
Sweet? Rosemary? Are you Kidding?
As mentioned previously, I help out frequently at Ladies Nights at church for Nana Mary. The last time I was helping, we were talking about my cooking and my using rosemary in just about everything and she mentioned a recipe she’d seen online throwing a new twist on sugar cookies: Rosemary Sugar Cookies. I searched and searched online for…
The Joy of Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies
Long time, no see, Mon Amie! I have been ultra-busy. Not too much time for blogging. In between the snow day and now, I have whipped up a few yummies so here goes: I promised my students that if they could go a day without getting written up by any of their teachers, I would bake…
International Delight!
What to do when the salad goes bad and that’s what you planned for dinner? I improvised with what was in the fridge. I took coins of French bread, dotted it with A1, crumbled it with garlic & herb feta, and sprinkled it with shredded Parmesan. A true international quick fix. And it’s a good…