Note: It snowed overnight and I’ve been at the mercy of spotty internet today. Sorry for the chocolate delay! This is a variation on a pots de creme recipe I posted waaaaaay back in the first year or so of my cooking blog, and it’s always been on… - 1 day ago, 13 Feb 12, 6:46pm -
This was really, really lovely. I love pan sauces. Years and years ago, when my girls were still little petunias, this cookbook showed me the way, opening my eyes to the joy and beauty of searing meat in a skillet, then removing it and using the drip… - 6 days ago, 8 Feb 12, 1:11pm -
Garsh. Were these good. I made them last night on a whim. Amid all the wings and ranch and other Super Bowl food—including a big mess-maker of a delicious cake my younger daughter made—I decided I couldn’t live without stuffed mushrooms another… - 9 days ago, 6 Feb 12, 11:00am -
Super Bowl Sunday is almost here! Yahoo yippety. Of course Super Bowl Sunday is primarily about football. But following close behind is the food surrounding the big game. Whether you’re having a huge gathering at your house, taking a dish to someon… - 12 days ago, 2 Feb 12, 2:08pm -
My oh my, was this good. Ultra spicy, seriously tender stewed meat served over unbelievably creamy cheese grits. The spiciness of the beef combined with the mild creaminess of the grits was almost too much for me to handle. I cried, is what I’m try… - 15 days ago, 30 Jan 12, 12:22pm -
The winners of the red mixers are: #3324 Liz: “Once it warms up enough, I’m heading out to the yard to continue the cleanup – have to get ready for my veggie garden. I’m getting the seed catalogs so time to dream!” #7722 Amy Mac: “Nothing… - 17 days ago, 28 Jan 12, 2:08pm -
I love make-ahead breakfast casseroles, also known as strata, also known as Breakfast Bread Pudding, also known as I Don’t Care What It’s Called, I Just Want to Eat It. There are thousands of variations on the theme: Mix chunks or slices of bread… - 20 days ago, 25 Jan 12, 4:53pm -
I should have thought to provide a corresponding printable list with Saturday’s Stocking Up post before I posted it…but my mind rarely works that efficiently. Thanks to all of you for your great feedback and for sharing your own tips for stocking… - 21 days ago, 24 Jan 12, 1:34pm -
My sister-in-law Missy first introduced me to the concept of fruit pizza years and years ago, and here’s how: she brought one to my house and I proceeded to eat the whole thing. But it was small. And I was nursing. My mammary glands made me do it.… - 23 days ago, 23 Jan 12, 11:00am -
On today’s Food Network show, I cook a few recipes from staples I happen to have have on hand in my pantry, freezer, and fridge. Since I never like to get in my car and go anywhere, ever (don’t be like me; I have issues, man) I try my best to str… - 24 days ago, 21 Jan 12, 12:45pm -
