This is more my style of Chinese takeout. I only ever order Sweet and Sour Pork, along with Crab Rangoon (which is my ultimate Chinese menu favorite although I’m certain it is an American creation and isn’t authentic Chinese cuisine by any means, I still enjoy it. Unfortunately the recipe I hoped to share this...
Dinner
Oven-Roasted Barbecue Ribs with Coffee Dry Rub
This is the rib recipe I have been hoping for! It was such a hit with the Hubby, and very easy to make. Not a lot of hands-on prep or "babysitting" needed, so it's great if you've got guests or something else to do. Not too spicy, not too sweet. Great combination of flavors. I...
Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella
I've never made a panzella (Tuscan bread and tomato salad) before, but now that I have I can't wait to make it all summer for a nice lunch or light dinner. July 24, 2014 Update: We enjoyed this Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Panzanella for dinner again last night, and it was the perfect light dinner...
Roast Chicken with Herb Butter
Roast Chicken with Herb Butter Credit: Best of the Best Cookbook Recipes by Food & Wine, Original recipe from New Classic Family Dinners by Mark Peel Ingredients: 1 fat garlic clove, cut in half,green shoot removed kosher salt 4 teaspoons roughly chopped chervil 1 tablespoon roughly chopped tarragon 1 teaspoon roughly chopped thyme leaves 2...
Three-Cheese Macaroni
I love macaroni and cheese like a little kid. I order it in restaurants, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. However, in the last several years, I have absolutely outgrown my tolerance of the blue box. This is such a good homemade macaroni recipe that uses a variety of cheeses, giving it a more...
Pan-Seared Chicken with Mustard Sauce
Pan-Seared Chicken with Mustard Sauce Credit: The Weeknight Cook by Williams-Sonoma Ingredients: Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves- 4 breasts, 2 lbtotal weight Salt and freshly ground pepper Unsalted butter-3 tablespoons Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon Dry white wine- ⅓ cup (I substituted chicken broth.) Chicken broth- ⅓ cup Heavy cream- ¼ cup Dijon mustard- 2...
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese
Grown-Up Grilled Cheese Credit: Mandy McGovern Ingredients: 4 slices crusty bread Olive Oil Freshly ground pepper 1 ½-2 cups Gruyere, grated 1 ½-2 cups Fontina, grated Directions: Brush bread slices with olive oil and grill in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Sprinkle one side with freshly ground pepper...
Tomato-Basil Soup
Tomato-Basil Soup Credit: The Weeknight Cook by Williams-Sonoma Ingredients: Plum (Roma) tomatoes- 10, halved lengthwise Garlic- 2 cloves, minced Fresh basil- 4 tablespoons chopped Olive oil- 5 tablespoons Shallots- 4, halved Dry white wine- 1 ½ cups (I substituted chicken stock) Salt and freshly ground pepper Instructions: Roast the tomatoes~ Preheat the oven to 400°F....
Supremes de Volaille aux Champignons (Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms and Cream)
This is the first in what is certain to be a recurring theme of Julia Child's recipes in my repertoire. I have made several of her recipes in the past, and plan to continue to do so. She knew her stuff, that's for sure! Last night for dinner, I made Julia's Chicken Breasts with Mushrooms...
Tomato Sauce with Butter and Onions
Italy is right at the top of my travel bucket list, and I've been researching and planning a possible adventure for Michael's and my 30th birthdays. In the spirit of Italy, I decided that I would begin my planning process with a simple, yet delicious tomato sauce. When I read this recipe, it seemed like...