Chocolate White Chocolate Chip Cookies is a bit of a mouthful, which is probably why some people call these cookies Inside Out Chocolate Chip Cookies. At first thought, inside out seems like the wrong way of things (clothes, socks, etc...) However, growing up around our house, my little sister lived by the notion that if...
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Classic Irish Brown Soda Bread
Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Admittedly, I've never much been into celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in the past. However, this year I just happened to have an Irish food cookbook sitting on my shelf begging for attention (Real Irish Food by David Bowers), and I found an absolutely amazing pair of green Coach flats on clearance...
Creamy Spinach-Artichoke Dip
I'll be the first to admit that so far this year, my life has been...comical. A chain of events that would make for a decent storyline in a sitcom...like how my purse was stolen from a popular Canada-based donut/coffee chain by an employee, then the ridiculousness that followed was...well, it was something. Or how our...
Chicken Marsala
Now that I've eaten the equivalent of my body weight in Cannoli (no regrets), I happen to have some leftover Marsala. Hmm. What's a girl to do? (Besides make more cannoli?). It is time to master a classic. Chicken Marsala. If you're a mushroom and prosciutto lover like me and the Mister both are, then you're...
Homemade Honey Wheat English Muffins
Every once in a while there's a recipe that totally changes my grocery-shopping habits. Last year, Creamy Homemade Ricotta was groundbreaking for me, and now I refuse to use store-bought unless I absolutely have to. These Homemade Honey Wheat English muffins do the same for me. I am of the belief that homemade is always better,...
Cheesy Shrimp and Lobster Penne
Sometimes you just need to add a little something special to your mac and cheese. How about using amazing cheeses, like Fontina, Aged White Cheddar, and Asiago Fresco? If that's not enough, how about some seafood? Now we're talking. Super cheesy. Super creamy. Super amazing. Fontina and Aged White Cheddar give this cheesy sauce a...
Crespelle al Formaggio (Crepes with Three Cheeses)
While this dish may not look like much, it makes up for its modest appearance with decadent cheesiness. I love crepes...maybe more than I care to admit. These Crespelle al Formaggio are basically the macaroni and cheese of crepes, so it's okay to eat them as a meal. Unlike these (which I could eat every...
Cinnamon Apple Rings
I am a self-proclaimed Olympic junkie. This is the only time that I even have a remote interest in watching sports on television. That being said, the events in the Olympics are so much more interesting than watching pro football or something. I have decided that since I always feel bad for the bronze medalists,...
Erbazzone (Savory Spinach and Mushroom Pie)
Erbazzone is basically a vegetable pie/tart that could be served as an appetizer, brunch, or main dish. The history of this dish originates in the Parma region of Italy, where they have ideal conditions for producing exquisite Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Yum. Seriously, can I go there, like right now? Cured meats and artisan...
Cavolo Ripieno (Italian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
I'm not sure about you all, but I am definitely growing weary of the arctic tundra snowpocalypse that we have been experiencing here in the mitten state lately. Case in point: my husband went hiking this weekend and he and his buddies built and slept in igloos. True story. I went ahead and passed on...