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Eggy Bread – aka: French Toast
French Toast, a beloved breakfast classic, has been delighting taste buds for generations. Its golden-brown exterior, fluffy interior, and versatility make it a cherished morning ritual for many. In this post, we'll explore the dish's history, the core ingredients,...
Perfectly Roasted Potatoes
These perfectly roasted potatoes are the best roasted potatoes I think I've ever had, or made. I cook them at a lower temperature for longer, to develop a crunchy, golden brown layer that looks almost like caramelized glass. The yukon gold potatoes give a creamy...
Chicken Salad Recipe
This Chicken Salad Recipe is a true kitchen essential, offering endless possibilities to cater to your taste preferences. Whether you crave extra crunch from celery, a hint of tart sweetness from apple, or a touch of curry for an exotic twist, this adaptable recipe...
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Fritters and Special Sauce
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Chipotle Sweet Potato Chorizo Hash – Make it Ahead or Make it Right Now
I love breakfast for dinner. I really love breakfast anytime. And I also love sweet potatoes. Add in Bacon, the world's most perfect protein, and chorizo? I'm in. Who's with me? Sweet potatoes are just so, bright and cheerful. And they meld so well with so many...
The BEST Croutons
Buttery, Crunchy but not too crunchy, and great with just about any flavor you put with them. And most likely, you have the main ingredient in your house already... Hotdog buns. They make the best croutons! I can have a love-hate relationship with croutons in all...
French Onion Soup
French onion soup is a time-old classic. Similar to classic movies, I've seen it redone just about every which way. Just about every spin on it though seems to send the same message - rich, comforting, and warming. You can make this soup elegant and refined as I've...
Shrimp Curry Soup with Seasoned Naan
The following recipe was inspired by Food & Wine Magazine's latest edition (January 2021) which is all about "sopping." I absolutely loved the editor's note about how he came across a woman in a grocery store who was asking him what naan was and how to use it. He...
Q&A: Nebbiolo Wines at Moderate Price Points?
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Pasteis De Nata – The Best Portuguese Dessert
(Pasteis de Nata is Pronounced Past-eesh De Nada) How we discovered Pasteis de Nata in Portugal Have you ever been to Portugal? If not -- add it to the top of your "post-covid travel plans" list. It is one of the most incredible countries I have ever visited. The...
The Perfect Holiday Bread: Focaccia
Perhaps it’s the rosemary or the plethora of other herbs you can add to this divine recipe that makes me say it’s a holiday recipe. Of course, you can make this recipe all year long - but one of my favorite ways of making this is with rosemary and sage. I’ve done...
Active Dry, Instant, Quick Rise, Fresh – What’s In A Name?
Instant, Active Dry, Rapid-Rise, Quick-Rise, Compressed — Aren’t they all just yeast? Yes - and no. So let’s take a quick painless journey through these differences so you can bake up a storm this holiday season. Maybe try making your own holiday focaccia this year? I...
Holiday Essentials: Wines Off The Beaten Path
It seems like every year each publication has an idea about which wine (instead of wines) will be the next big holiday must-have. This year? My bets are on South African Chenin Blanc. Last year it was rosé, for the past decade it’s been Beaujolais Nouveau, and then...
