Recipes
Hearty Chicken Soup
I love chicken soup especially as the weather starts to turn or if I have a cold. This great recipe is from the folks at the Ambitious Kitchen and takes the traditional version and adds some interesting spices.
Truffled Mac & Cheese
The Barefoot Contessa takes Mac'n Cheese to a whole new level with truffle butter and mushrooms. Margot's Morsels are the gilding of the lily.
Zucchini With Shallots
The NYT and Pierre Franey bring you this easy recipe. Since they grow quickly, you may still have a garden full of zucchini. This is a great way to use them in these early fall days.
Crispy Baked Prawns
Easy-peasy dinner or lunch. As the days grow shorter, I'm always looking for a quick dinner. This prawn/"jumbo" shrimp can be prepared while the oven is warming. And, over pasta, chef's kiss!
CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
There is something about making butternut squash soup on chilly, fall Sunday afternoons since it makes me crave a warm bowl of this soup, topped with Margot's Morsels.
Jalapeno Popper Dip
Serves 8, as an hors d'oeuvres. Are you itching to entertain, well this will get everyone on board. A great party d...
Caramelized Leek Pasta
Serves 4. Leeks are lovely right now and when cooked slowly they get that sweet subtle onion flavor. This would be g...
Creamy Lemon Basil and Asparagus Ricotta Pasta with Spicy Morsels
Serves 6. This is another adaptation from the folks at Half-Baked Harvest. I haven't tried a recipe from them that ...
Coconut Curry Salmon with Garlic Butter
Serves 4. Made with flavorful Thai curry paste, creamy coconut milk, and a quick homemade curry powder. The salmon i...
Cheesy White Bean-Tomato Bake
Serves 4. I’m so close to giving up winter, but with my final two cans of white beans in the pantry, I had to do one ...
Creamy White Bean Lemon Pesto Orzo Soup
Serves 4-6. My go-to for a quick and scrumptious weekday meal is often Half Baked Harvest. And, this soup doesn't ...
Eggplant Parmesan (No-fry!)
Serves 6 - 8. This is a tasty and healthy riff on a Washington Post recipe and was a perfect addition to all the bad,...