Roasted Cabbage with Roquefort is a serious upgrade to your average cabbage side. In fact, it’s so flavorful it’s almost enough to be a meal on it’s own. Last year, for St. Patrick’s Day, I served roasted cabbage as a side to accompany my Lamb and Eggplant Shepard’s Pie. This year, I made some incredible […]
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Want to hear a Dirty Laundry Kitchen dirty secret? I’ve been struggling to cook and write the past couple of weeks. The oscillating temperatures, my intense need for Spring and sunshine, travel for work and for fun, none of this has been conducive to time in the kitchen to think creatively. And that’s sad, because […]
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What’s the big deal with Challah French Toast? Why would I be so specific about the bread? There are few breads better suited to French toast than challah. It’s tender and rich and super willing to hold lots and lots of egg batter. To made it extra special, I load my batter with orange zest […]
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This Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad came about when I needed a nice winter salad to serve with Boeuf Bourguinon. I was so focused on the main dish, that I forgot all about the salad. Fortunately, I had some leftover cocktail nuts on hand, so that’s where I started. Next up was the vegetable drawer. […]
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Part of keeping my house well-stocked with things like the ingredients for Ginger Snap Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwich is about my serious love for house guests. I can invite people over at the last second with confidence knowing there will be the makings of a delicious meal somewhere in the depths of my pantry. Last […]
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I made these Ricotta and Acorn Squash Tarts for the first time for Thanksgiving dinner years ago based on a recipe from food and wine. They made it back on the Thanksgiving 2010 menu as well. Ricotta and Acorn Squash Tarts have become one of my go-to knock their socks off hors d’oeuvres, especially for […]
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In the Winter, it can be hard work to make salads that excite and inspire the senses, which is precisely why I love this Winter Salad with Green Apples and Golden Beets. It’s chock-full of texture, flavor, and color, the keys to making any salad exciting. And this time of year, when root vegetables are […]
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I was shocked that I’d never heard of Orange à la Norvegienne before. I mean, French cooking takes on a Scandinavian country? That’s my jam. So of course, I made Orange à la Norvegienne the very night I discovered it. And of course, I had to do a little something something to change it up. In this […]
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There’s something about this particular chicken salad that says “ladies lunching” to me, hence the name, Ladies Lunching Chicken Salad. Perhaps because it’s so pretty, and just a touch sweet? Maybe, but more likely it’s the mere fact that it’s so good it warrants the purchase of fresh croissants and an invitation to the most […]
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Just the way you want Coeur à la Crème, right? Without the mold? Not that there’s anything wrong with mold, in the right contexts, but in this case? My mom makes Coeur à la Crème frequently. Probably because it’s great for a last minute, but special dessert, if you use her “serve it fresh” variation. […]
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Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s are a big deal in our house. I’m not the earliest of risers, and Marc eats breakfast immediately upon waking, so cooking brunch or breakfast for him is a rare thing. It’s really a guests thing. Complicating matters, Marc’s favorite meal of the day is breakfast. So, the best […]
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If I offer you a grilled cheese, chances are good that a Grilled Havarti Dill Cheese and Tomato on Pumpernickle Rye is what will wind up on your plate. I just call it, “Regular” Grilled Cheese. This fact has caused plenty of teasing over the years, and I have a book of grilled cheese recipes to […]
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