I like fish, which is a relatively new development, I suppose. (I'm surprised Hubby didn't put it in my wedding vows though... Love, Honor, Cherish, Go Fishing, Eat whole fish that are still looking at me on my plate, Till death do us part.) I do not love "fishy" fish though. If you're anything like...
Dinner
Cream of Mushroom Soup
This Cream of Mushroom soup should not have the same name as the "stuff" in a can at the grocery store. It is rich, velvety, full of flavor, and perfectly heart-warming on a cold Winter's day. (It is -5 degrees as I write this.) A traditional meal at an estate the caliber of Downton Abbey...
Crab Canapés
These delightful crab canapés are a very quick and easy appetizer to prepare anytime you're entertaining guests, whether it be for a Downton Abbey dinner party, or to munch on while watching a football game.
Tomato & Sourdough Soup
Today was a soup kind of day. Cold, rainy, blah. One of those days where you don't really feel like cooking dinner when you walk in the door at 8pm. Then this soup happened and everything was better. It's simply satisfying, and oh-so easy to prepare. Tomato & Sourdough Soup Credit: Jerusalem, A Cookbook...
Perfect Thanksgiving Turkey...Tips for a Juicy Bird, and a Delicious Sandwich
When it comes to Thanksgiving, the turkey can make or break the meal. I happen to love turkey, and if yours turns out too dry, just hope that you've got enough gravy to get by. However, there are a few things you can do to make sure your turkey is moist, juicy, and a gorgeous...
Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
Bacon is something that my husband (and most of America) is thankful for everyday, even if it's not always on our Thanksgiving table. I've made this once before for our family Thanksgiving gathering, and it was a hit. This recipe is even better than the one I tried before, according to my husband. Since my...
Cranberry-Apple Relish
When I was in high school, I worked in the deli at our local grocery store. Around the holidays, I would have to make a cranberry relish that was a marvelous combination of tart cranberries with the sweetness of the apples. I loved it, and would have it for lunch quite often during shifts. I...
Homemade Cornmeal Biscuits with Whipped Honey Butter
When planning your Thanksgiving menu, you may find yourself trying to decide between biscuits or cornbread. Well here is your answer. These cornmeal biscuits are the perfect compromise between the two. The texture is not as grainy as some cornbread, with an almost “creamy” quality. Paired with honey butter, or cinnamon-honey butter (my personal favorite),...
Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Tart
If you like the delicious cheesy bread atop of French onion soup, then this is a must-try appetizer for your Thanksgiving gathering. The sweetness of the onion paired with the nuttiness of the Gruyère make this flaky pastry a crowd-pleaser and an impressive alternative to crackers and cheese. Caramelized Onion and Gruyère Tart Credit: Avec...
Soufflé Au Fromage (Cheese Soufflé)
Oh my. Where to begin? I had no idea what to expect when I embarked up the creation of my first cheese soufflé. Not just any cheese soufflé...Julia Child's Cheese Soufflé. I have desperately wanted to make a chocolate soufflé for quite a while now, but wanted to wait until I had a proper charlotte mold...