If you really want to make every little part of your Thanksgiving meal special, then it is worth the minimal effort to make your own butter to serve with all the fantastic cornmeal biscuits and rolls that you’ll be making. As an added bonus, you’ll also end up with about 2 ½ cups of homemade...
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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...
Seared Skirt Steak and Spinach Salad with Red Wine-Shallot Vinaigrette
Satisfying the hunger for meat doesn't always require a heavy meal of meat and potatoes. Seared skirt steak served atop a bed of baby spinach and fresh mushrooms makes this salad a great main dish. The homemade vinaigrette is, as always, far better than store-bought, and makes this dish a lovely meal. I just purchased...
Mushroom and Leek Pasta with Garlic Bruschette
Note- This post was updated with new photos in 2020. My week spent cooking from Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking by Gordon Ramsay has been delectably delightful. He has long been one of my favorite celebrity chefs, but until now, I haven't cooked very many of his recipes. Better late than never, but I definitely plan...
Corn Fritters with Yogurt Dip
Subtle hints of red chile add a bit of heat to these fantastic corn fritters. In less than 15 minutes you could whip these together for a great appetizer, or in our case, a light dinner. Delicious. Also, have I mentioned that this cookbook is amazing? Buy it for yourself, or ask Santa for it...
Beef Meatball Sandwich with Melting Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa
This fancied-up variation of a burger is a must-try. I love the fresh, bright flavors of the salsa combined with the perfectly seasoned meatballs and creamy mozzarella. No store-bought condiments necessary. Spectacular lunch on a cold day. Beef Meatball Sandwich with Melting Mozzarella and Tomato Salsa Credit: Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking by Gordon Ramsay Ingredients:...
Sirloin Tacos with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Wasabi Mayo
This Asian twist on a Mexican favorite made for a wonderful weeknight dinner, and it came together really quickly. The sirloin is marinaded after it is cooked, and it absorbs the flavors wonderfully. We will definitely be making these again soon. Sirloin Tacos with Quick Pickled Cabbage and Wasabi Mayo Credit: Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking...
Leek and Gruyere Rosti with Fried Eggs
For my birthday weekend at the cabin, we cooked up all sorts of delicious meals from my new Gordon Ramsay's Home Cooking cookbook. We very much enjoyed this breakfast on a crisp, rainy, Fall birthday morning. If you want to save some time in the morning, you could par-boil your potatoes the night before and...
Beef Wellington
I am happy to say that I can check Gordon Ramsay's Beef Wellington off my cooking bucket list. I've always wanted to give it a try, especially after watching Gordon Ramsay make it so many times on TV. The crispy pastry crust filled with prosciutto, mushrooms, and juicy beef tenderloin is spectacular. The meat is...