Less Fuss, More Food
Root Vegetable Gratin is a hearty and surprisingly healthy side. I’ve been making it for years and it’s been a frequent recipe share request. You can substitute any number of root vegetables or firm fleshed squash. This root vegetable gratin feels indulgent but has very …
Long Island Cheesecake is an impressive dessert but not difficult to make. Rich and creamy but not too sweet, it pairs great with fresh berries. There is a significant resting time, so you won’t be able to satisfy your sweet tooth right away, but I …
Lasagne is the crowned champion of comfort food in our home. Most special occasions in winter months call for the hearty and impressive Romertopf Lasagne. Served with homemade bread and salad, maybe a big Zinfandel alongside. It’s one of my all time favorite meals and …
Meatloaf, main entrée, reheated to get a little crust on the surface for a grilled sandwich, cold leftovers on a sandwich, all are extremely enjoyable. I’ve tried many meatloaf recipes and I keep coming back to the minimalistic winner that I’ve been making for years. …
Italian Lemon Olive Oil Cake may sound a bit odd, but it’s delectable. This moist, delicate cake doesn’t really need frosting, and I have skipped the lemon curd filling each time I’ve made it, either combination or lack there of is outstanding. If you’re a …
Mexican rice is an easy side for any dinner. Spicy Mexican entrée is complimented by this flavorful but not over-the-top side. Fast prep and hands off cooking while you get the rest of your dinner prepared, it is also easily adaptable for a vegetarian version. …
One of my favorite ways to use leftover chicken is in enchiladas. You can put any number of ingredients in a tortilla, add cheese and sauce, and it’s bound to be delicious. Usually, one batch of enchiladas will make two meals for our household of …
Butter poached beets in the sous vide are a lovely, savory and sweet side dish. But, beets usually elicit strong opinions. I think they are delicious in a variety of preparations, but this one is convenient and simple. I prep them ahead of time and …
Sautéed Shredded Brussels Sprouts are always welcome on our table. I most often roast Brussels Sprouts in the oven but every so often it’s fun to switch it up a bit. I first had sautéed, shredded brussels sprouts at a friend’s home, I believe it …
Blue Cheese Dressing is the perfect creamy salad topping, whether it’s on a wedge of iceberg lettuce dressed with bacon and chives, on a chopped salad with all the fixings, or with a platter of vegetables and fruit as an appetizer. This salad dressing recipe …
