It’s a step up from the classic tomato soup, but just as comforting! Tomato Soup 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 whole Roasted Red Peppers (instructions follow) 1 small Onion 2 Carrots Salt & Pepper 2 28oz. cans Tomato Puree or Whole Peeled Tomatoes 2 cups Water 1 Bay Leaf 1 tablespoon Fresh or Dried Parsley …
Fish fingers is the usual moniker I assign to this dish. They started out as fingers but shrank in the oven. Someone suggested I re-name them fish nuggets but, it really doesn’t have that same panache. Fish. Nuggets. Nope! So, whether you leave the fish fillet whole, or slice them into bite sized bits Crispy …
This can be a cozy dessert or a lovely addition to your brunch table. Apple Pie Bread Pudding Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 8 cups Baguette torn into rough 2 inch chunks Butter a 9 x 13 pan. Place the torn bread into the pan and set aside. For the Custard: 6 large Eggs 6 …
As side dishes go, this one is lesser known. Peas and lettuce is more commonly served in England, usually just a simple sauté in butter. I added the creamy part because, well, because I could. Creamy Peas with Lettuce 2 tablespoons Butter 1 cup Heavy Cream 1 16oz. bag Frozen Petite Peas {thawed} 1 head …
Classic side for a week night meal or a holiday gathering. Easy and make ahead too! Rice Pilaf 1 cup Royal Blend or Wild + Basmati Rice Mixed 1 1/2 cups Veggie or Beef Stock Salt & Pepper 1/4 cup Angel Hair Pasta (broken into 1 inch pieces) 1 teaspoon Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Dried …
I’ll be willing to bet Mac & Cheese is near the top of the list when it comes to comfort food favorites! You can make it with gourmet cheeses and luxe add-in’s like truffle, or keep it simple and familiar with an “all cheddar” approach. My offering is a midway point between fancy-pants and kid …
Rosemary Focaccia Bread 1 1/4 cups Very Warm Water (110 degrees) 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 4 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 3 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons finely chopped Fresh Rosemary For Baking: 1/4 cup additional Olive Oil 2 teaspoons additional Salt Dissolve the sugar into the warm water, then stir …
No time for a fancy pants foodie picture of this recipe, we devoured this dish before I could take one! It’s perfect for a week night in that it has maximum flavor for minimum effort. Baked Chicken with Mustard Sauce Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 3-4 Bone-in Chicken Breasts Salt & Pepper 2 tablespoons Butter …
It’s finally baking season! Cool crisp weather outside means I can finally turn on my oven inside. First up is, of course, baguettes! Baguette (Makes Two) 4 cups Flour 1 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast 1/2 teaspoon Sugar 2 cups Warm Water (Aprox. 105 degrees) 4 tablespoons Melted Butter Measure out the warm …
Ravioli with Sage Béchamel 1 package fresh or frozen Cheese Ravioli 3 tablespoons unsalted Butter 3 tablespoons Flour 1 1/3 cups Warm Milk 1 tablespoon Dried Sage Salt and Pepper Garnish: Toasted Walnuts and Diced Apple Cook the ravioli according to the package instructions, drain, toss with olive oil and set aside. For the Béchamel: …
Kathleen Rear 