Coq au Vin, Poulet au Vin Blanc, or my version, Poulet au Vermouth. No matter how you pronounce it or the wine you use, this is an amazingly delicious way to cook chicken thighs. Traditionally bone-in chicken pieces are used as there’s a lot of flavor to be had from the marrow, but I used boneless, skinless thighs and the Read More »
En Papillote is French for “in parchment”. Cooking in parchment paper is a time tested method that cooks and steams your food right inside the package, making for a fun presentation as well as easy clean up afterwards. I wanted something different for dinner and was thumbing through Dorie Greenspan’s latest book, , when I found this really easy and Read More »
Cold weather means stew, soup, casseroles, and comfort food. Everyone has a “go to” stew recipe, but I’m always willing to try something different. I was browsing Pinterest and came across a tasty looking stew recipe which I quickly saved to my Pinterest dinner board. Recently I can back to that recipe and was so glad that I did as Read More »
Breakfast casseroles are an excellent way to feed a crowd, which makes them ideal for the holidays. Many people have relatives visiting at this time of year, so breakfast for the masses can be quite a chore, unless of course it all goes in one pan and into the oven! Pepperidge Farm came to me and asked if I would Read More »
I love the versatility of pasta. So many ways to serve it, and it appeals to a wide audience. Lucky for me my entire family loves pasta as much as I do, so trying different dishes is always a pleasure. I tried a new cheese flavor, which is amazing, and it brought out so much great flavor in this dish! Read More »
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Lasagna is one of my favorite dinners, especially in the colder months. While lasagna tastes great and is a great meal to serve for a large family, it’s time consuming to put together. Lasagna roll ups are a bit easier to handle and have all the same flavors as your traditional lasagna, without as much fuss. Combining all the filling Read More »
Got your attention do I? I’m definitely giving away $100. But let me tell you about this Chili Mac first. I have a homemade chili seasoning mix that I make several batches of to use when I want to make chili. Often times I’ll use a couple of my homemade packets and make a double batch. That way I can Read More »
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When I was in my very early twenties, I used to go with a friend of mine to his parents’ house for dinner once in a while. She would serve an amazingly tender and juicy roast with marvelous potatoes, crisp salad, crusty rolls and delicious pan juice on the side. For years I’ve been making roasts and serving them to Read More »
Today I opened one of my cookbooks with the intention of making a Tex-Mex stew. However, the recipe called for green peppers, so I had to nix those since they upset hubby’s stomach. Then came the tomato sauce, but I wanted a broth base. The only herb was cumin, and frankly I just wasn’t in the mood for Tex-Mex I Read More »
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I have been meaning to make these chicken nuggets for quite a while. I’ve seen this recipe in several places around the net, so not sure who the genius was behind this wonderful McDonald’s copycat, but these chicken nuggets are a new favorite. The best part is knowing exactly what’s in these little chicken goodies and knowing there aren’t any Read More »
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