Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Let me show you how to make elegant and savory homemade cream of mushroom soup for yourself – no need to only order it at a restaurant anymore! It’s rich and creamy and perfect for a special occasion or an ordinary old Wednesday. My homemade cream of mushroom soup utilizes […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Basil … olive oil … garlic … Parmesan cheese … nuts … that’s half of my love language right there and virtually all of the ingredients in the Best Basil Pesto. I grow a patch of a half dozen or so basil plants near my back door for ease of […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe You can easily make smooth and delicious homemade yogurt in the Instant Pot for twice the taste and less than half the cost of what you can buy. Two ingredients, a little bit of hands-on time, and an overnight stint in your Instant Pot is all it takes. My husband […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe One of the best parts of winter produce is the abundance of fresh grapefruit. Fresh Grapefruit Vinaigrette is a perfect way to zip up a salad and only takes a few minutes to put together. No need for vinegar, just grapefruit juice and a few other simple ingredients make up […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Some days you need a delightfully roasted chicken. Juicy meat and pure chicken flavor in all its simple glory. If you’ve never done it, roasting a chicken and making a thin silky gravy from the pan drippings might sound intimidating, but it’s actually very straightforward. And doesn’t “Jus Lié” sound […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Lemon Garlic Chicken? Yes, please. Tender, juicy chicken in a zippy lemon and olive oil sauce laced with plenty of garlic and oregano. It’s a dish fit for dinner guests as well as plate licking in private. I’ve been making this dish for at least 20 years and for good […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Leftover Pork Fried Rice is a quick and easy one-pan meal to pull together. This dish helps to clean out the fridge as well as being so satisfying! I make Leftover Fried Rice frequently when I have an abundance of cooked meat in my refrigerator. Today I have leftover pulled […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This rustic mushroom, leek and bacon galette isn’t only pretty, it’s downright scrumptious. A galette is a free-form pie, simple enough for a beginner, yet challenging enough for an advanced cook. A galette can be savory or sweet and served at any meal. It does best with a filling that’s […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Half biscuit, half muffin, all good. These savory cheddar scones with black pepper and nuts have a delightful cheesiness and a unique zing from the black pepper. They’re the perfect accompaniment to a simple supper of soup and salad or for breakfast, especially for those that shy away from sweet […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe There are two types of cornbread lovers in this world: those that love a sweet moist cornbread and those that don’t. If you’re in the camp of the former, this Honey Moist Cornbread is for you. What I love about this Honey Moist Cornbread is that it’s just as its […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Learning how to skin salmon fillets (or those of any fish) is a basic and useful skill. It will save you money at the fish market and build your kitchen confidence. And it only takes seconds! A fish fillet is the cut taken down the length of the fish and […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Crispy hash browns are one of the delights of life … at least in my life, anyway. What’s not to love? Here I’ll show you a great technique for making these diner beauties at home. This is my mother’s technique for making hash browns and my take on them varies […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe This Classic Creamy Cole Slaw pairs well with just about everything from fish to roast beef to hot dogs over the campfire. It tastes great for several days and travels really well, so it’s a great dish to make the day before you take it to a party. You can […]
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe If you’ve purchased dried mushrooms you know they can be seriously expensive. The good news is you can dry mushrooms at home with only the cost of the mushrooms and the effort of slicing! My mind was blown when I learned this technique in culinary school and have been doing […]
