A pasty (pass-tee) is like a pizza pocket but without the Italian ingredients. I really didn’t want to go to the store yesterday so I started hunting around for leftovers that I could throw together. Then, I remembered Alton Brown’s “A Pie In Every Pocket” episode. Sausage and Veggie Pasty (Your ingredients could vary) 1 …
I can never find Burgundy wine. Maybe it’s the same thing? Maybe I’m not looking hard enough. Whatever the case, I’ve always used Cabernet Sauvignon in my version of Beef Bourguignon. Let me tell you a secret about this classic French stew. It’s cheap eats. It’s what you want to have when you are pinching …
This is also a really great brunch recipe! Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For the pastry: (makes 2 tarts) 2 9inch prepared pie crusts (1 box Pillsbury) 1 egg white Spray the pie plate or tart pans with cooking spray. Unroll the pie crust and gently arrange into the tart pans leaving a small overlap …
Once when I was shopping with my son Gavin, I asked him what vegetable he’d like to have for dinner that night. “Broccoli!” he cheered. The stares I received from the other shoppers ran from amazed to annoyed. And, I must admit to a tiny amount of smug. The kid loves his veggies! His favorite …
This recipe from the Williams Sonoma catalog has gotten a lot of mileage this winter, it’s very hearty and meaty. Baked Ziti 4 tsp. plus 1 Tbs. olive oil 3/4 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 small eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 cup dry red …
This recipe requires a bit of attention. That is to say, you shouldn’t stray far from the oven as you’ll need to come back every 10 minutes. Setting the timer helps me remember, rather than a burnt smell in the house. Recipe: Honey Granola Cereal 8 cups whole rolled oats ½ cup canola oil 1 …
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