I bought a small bag of those super cute little potatoes the other day. You know the kind; grossly overpriced because they are super cute and little (and maybe because they pre-wash them and package them in a bag). Regardless, I bought them. I don’t usually eat potatoes unless it’s summer time and they are…
Prosciutto Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Cacciatore made in the slow cooker is a staple around these parts. Largely due to the fact that I work 7 days a week, and when I get home, I don’t always want to cook. My slow cooker version will give us a good hearty supper one night, and the leftover sauce is generally…
Creme Brulee Tarts
Last week, I showed you a recipe for Crème Anglaise, and the recipe yields more than I needed to use with my pancakes. The logical thing was to use the leftovers for Crème Brûlée…obviously. The problem that arose, was that I also wanted some kind of tart and didn’t think it was smart to make…
Dutch Baby Pancake
I usually only have time to make a good, hearty breakfast on Sunday mornings as I have to be up early every other day of the week for work. I have no motivation to concoct a huge spread (or something other than a smoothie) for breakfast except for on Sunday’s. On these days, I’ll make…
Crème Anglaise
Drizzled over fresh fruit On Saturday, two of my best girlfriends and I went out for supper and had a late Christmas gift exchange. One of the gifts I received happened to be Pure Vanilla, a book that had been on my Christmas list, and one that I had completely forgotten I told my friends about. To…
Better Nutter Butters
I love a good deal, especially Boxing Day sales, because I have a bit of Christmas money to blow. This past Boxing Day, I stocked up on like….4 new cookbooks, including the impressive Bouchon Bakery book. Man, this thing is huge…and heavy. It seriously weights almost 6 pounds (yes, I weighed it) and my arm almost…
Cannoli Cups
There is a delightful French Bakery called Le Macaron just a new feet from my store and they make killer pastries and breads. Seriously, it’s all to die for. Whenever I stop in for a London Fog (a tea latte beverage made with Earl Grey tea) I always choose one or two macarons. But if they…
Brie and Walnut Quesadilla
I love all sorts of cheese, especially Brie. If I see Brie on a menu, I usually lean towards that option. So when I saw a Brie and Walnut Quesadilla on the menu at a local restaurant a few years ago, I knew I was going to order it. I also knew it would be…
Eggnog Shortbread
Eggnog. You either love it or you hate it. I personally love the taste of eggnog and have been known to down a glass or two of the stuff over the holidays – with rum of course. I’ve been patiently waiting for it to appear in the grocery store because I’ve had this cookie concept…
Chocolate Fudge Cake with Fudge Frosting
Monday was my mom’s birthday. Happy Birthday Momma Bear!! She requested a chocolate cake and I immediately knew I wanted to incorporate fudge. I’m not talking, your average store bought syrupy chocolate sauce. I’m talking, thick, warm, gooey homemade fudge sauce; the kind you drizzle over decadent vanilla ice cream in the summertime. I…
