For a printer friendly version of this recipe, Click here. When I noticed on Facebook how many people made that Mexican layered bean dip for their Super Bowl Sunday appetizer, I was quite surprised! I mean, that is one old chestnut if there ever was one and one that I have made a lot over the […]
Fall Harvest
Mushroom Filled Ravioli
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. Ahh…ravioli, a labour of love filled with mushroomy goodness accented with a bit of prosciutto, finished with a butter-prosciutto sauce and a sprinkling of Parmigiano Reggiano. Makes Approximately 36 Ravioli One 3 egg batch of homemade pasta dough** For The Filling: 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter ¾ lb. […]
Phyllis’ Veal Stew
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. I love a really good veal stew. We buy a veal freezer pack of non-milk-fed veal from Columbus Meats** every year which includes different cuts from scaloppine to veal ribs, stew meat, shanks and ground veal. I always like to dream up different ways to cook […]
Dynamite Chinese Chicken Thighs
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. My husband gives these his “two thumbs up.” You can absolutely substitute approximately 2 lbs. of chicken wings. The chicken can be cooked in the oven on a rack, or are perfect for the barbecue, just make sure when you barbecue them to use the […]
Ragu Bolognese
I previously posted a recipe for the “official” sauce from Bologna. This version has the same basics but with the addition of beef stock and red wine. Some recipes use beef, pork and veal but I think the pancetta covers the pork part! Marcella Hazan’s recipe uses a little EVOO and butter, all beef, no pancetta, […]
Turkey Gumbo Soup
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here Guess what I found while rummaging around in my freezer? You guessed it, the carcass from the roast turkey! Some people don’t like okra; I don’t happen to be one of them! If you don’t have a turkey carcass, simply buy turkey drumsticks and wings and […]
Mushroom Crostini
For a printer Friendly version of this recipe, click here. Mushroom soup, mushroom pasta sauce, mushroom filled ravioli, so many ideas, so little time, especially for wild mushrooms! If you like, you could change things up a bit by adding a few dried Porcini that have been soaked, drained and chopped or substitute some fresh […]
Clementine, Goat Cheese And Walnut Salad
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. This salad is one that I like to make in December and January when clementines are available. If you find some watercress it would be a nice addition to the other greens. If you have a pear on hand you could chop it up and […]
Rosemary “Yorkshire” Puddings
Of course, fabulous to serve alongside a delicious prime rib roast of beef; although I have been known to make them to have with beef stew made with red wine. Rosemary just goes so well with beef! The puddings are crisp on the outside, soft inside and stay puffy! Preheat the oven to 350 F […]
Toasted Hazelnut Salad With Dried Cranberries
For a printer friendly version of this recipe, click here. An utterly fabulous salad! This is a recipe I like play around with and all are wonderful, especially the one with duck cracklings, croutons, Gorgonzola and changing out dried sour cherries for the cranberries in the dressing! The key is the dressing! Don’t fret if […]