I’m no tamale expert, unless you count eating them, but last year I adopted the tradition of making tamales for Christmas using Anna Zepaltas recipe (I really liked hers because it used part butter and part lard, rather than the traditional all lard. I think the flavor makes a superior tamale dough). I had never […]
Continue readingCranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding
This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding is a wonderful make-ahead Winter brunch dish. It’s great sweet or savory and I like it best served as breakfast, not dessert. In fact, this started as a very savory butternut squash bread pudding I made as a side years ago for Thanksgiving. Though it was good, it was […]
Continue readingDanish Puffs
The second almond dessert of the week, as promised: Danish Puffs. The flaky crust, the custardy egg puff that is pâte à choux, the buttery sweet almond frosting, the crunchy almonds… such an amazing complement. My mom, sister and I used to make these on Christmas Eve and then we frosted them Christmas morning, while […]
Continue readingGrandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog
This Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog is the real deal. Grandfather Peter Olaf Peterson’s recipe. Raw eggs. Real cream. 100 proof wild turkey. It’s not good for you. It might even be considered toxic. I make it once a year. Did I mention it’s amazing? Definitely make a little more than you need, because my […]
Continue readingNorwegian Almond Bars
Close in time to making these Norwegian Almond Bars, my sister asked me to rank pistachios, cashews, peanuts and almonds in order of preference. I told her it was impossible, except that I knew peanuts were always last. Which is not to say I don’t like peanuts, I just like them less than the others. […]
Continue readingHoliday Décor
I love setting the scene with Holiday Décor. These winter decorations make the house feel cozy and warm when it’s cold outside. Added bonus, with all the fresh fir and citrus, it makes everything smell good too. I like using seasonal ingredients as Holiday Décor while they await their turn to be the kitchen stars […]
Continue readingWinter’s Eve Mice Cookies
While it’s true that there are lots and lots of cookies already hanging around in offices and lounges everywhere, I promise you’re going to need to make one more recipe, these Winter’s Eve Mice Cookies. Because they are the cutest cookies EVER. It doesn’t hurt that they’re also really delicious. It’s a fun cookie to […]
Continue readingHappy Birthday Eggs Benedict
I wouldn’t do it often, especially for myself, but there’s no better way to say “I love you” and “Happy Birthday” than brunch. And brunch doesn’t get much better than Eggs Benedict. So today, instead of cake, I made myself what I really wanted: Happy Birthday Eggs Benedict. And I even made some spinach to […]
Continue readingPoached Eggs
I hear all the time how daunting poached Eggs are, and how they’re only something to make for one person or two, because they take too long to make, but I have news for you. Poached eggs are a snap for a group because they’re actually a great make ahead item. As for daunting technique, […]
Continue readingHollandaise Sauce
Ah Hollandaise Sauce, so simple, yet so tricky. Why do you tempt us so with your lemon butter goodness and very few ingredients only to break and curdle and overcook? Don’t worry, I have a few tips that make making Hollandaise Sauce go smoothly (pun intended) that I’ve learned along the way. “The way” meaning […]
Continue readingEnglish Muffins
Let me start out by saying that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with store bought English muffins. I highly recommend the Bay’s brand and use them 99% of the time. That said, it’s my birthday today, and I’m making Eggs Benedict. So I went all in and made the English Muffins too. It’s cold and snowy and […]
Continue readingGrasshopper Brownies
Holiday sweets are on the menu here at Dirty Laundry Kitchen including Grasshopper Brownies, a family favorite. I know we all have lots of parties this month, which means hostess gifts, cookie shares, school cookies, and of course, cookies for Santa, if your family is into that sort of thing. Grasshopper Brownies is one of those […]
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