Ingredients: 1/4 lb. pancetta, chopped 1 medium yellow onion, minced 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. fresh sage leaves, chopped, plus additional leaves for garnish 3 cups butternut squash or pumpkin pieces 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg 1 egg 1 cup ricotta 1/2 pkg. frozen spinach, [Continue...]
I took Sunday night’s Porchetta leftovers and made a toasty pork sandwich topped with caramelized balsamic onion and melted provolone cheese. These are easy to make, all you need is an onion and a little time, but totally worth it. They make a great topping for sandwiches or a juicy steak. Guide to Online Schools has information on [Continue...]
Growing up Brussels sprouts would probably have been the last thing on earth I would have eaten. But I think that if you dress them up like these you will find that even the “haters” will find these as delicious and will be asking for seconds! Some people look into cooking classes from colleges online [Continue...]
Three weeks until Thanksgiving and the menu is set! Well, for the most part… I’m sure that there will be additions… deletions…changes…. but until then…. Here is this year’s menu: Food is a huge part of a great Thanksgiving. Those who want to take culinary arts courses can look into a bachelor degree [Continue...]
Mrs. Cubbison’s Kitchen has launched a new resource to help home cooks prepare for the most important meal of the year – http://www.Thanksgivingtips.com. Check it out for great recipes and ideas. Here is my favorite stuffing recipe that I will be using this year. Ingredients: 2 10-ounce bag of Mrs. Cubbison’s Multi-Grain Stuffing [Continue...]
Ingredients For the pork: 1 bunch fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped 1 bunch fresh sage, leaves finely chopped 20 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil 1 pork tenderloin Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lb. pancetta, sliced thin For the Vegetables: 2 large Spanish onions, diced [Continue...]
I like to keep a pantry and refrigerator stocked with items that I can throw together for an impromptu get together. Most of these items you can keep on hand in your pantry or in your refrigerator. You can also improvise and swap in and out any item for endless combination of crostinis. Ingredients: Baguettes, [Continue...]
Ruby Red Polka Dot Reisenthel Carry Bag Market Basket I have this basket and I honestly don’t know what I did without it. I guess I used paper bags and boxes… how unattractive. It’s perfect for loading up and taking to my parents for a family dinner or throwing in a couple of bottles of [Continue...]
In honor of Halloween, I thought I would post something made of pumpkin! Serve this with homemade croutons tossed in butter, cinnamon and sugar. Ingredients: 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander Pinch ground [Continue...]
This Chorizo Chicken Tortilla Soup really is more like a chili. It’s thick and hearty and full of complex flavors. Perfect on a cold fall day or to feed a crowd during the big game. Make a double batch because you are sure to want some leftovers of this one! Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo sausage [Continue...]
J.A. Henckels International Forged Premio 13-Piece Block Set Nicely affordable and offering a modern style, this 13-piece Forged Premio block set includes the knives you’ll use most to prepare meals in your kitchen as well as six steak knives. This set includes 8-inch chef, 7-inch santoku, 5-inch serrated utility, and 3-inch paring knives [Continue...]
I’m feeling a little bit under the weather today and I’ve been thinking about what to make for dinner that would make me feel better and warm my bones. And I’m sure you can guess what I have what recipe I have decided to make; that’s right ~ Chicken and Rice Soup ~ and maybe a chocolate [Continue...]
