The perfect potatoes should be crispy and golden, but fluffy on the inside. This recipe makes a delicious side for your dinner or breakfast dish. Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes-- boiled, roasted, mashed and sometimes fried. Spuds rule in my kitchen, and they are a staple. I have mastered the art of perfect creamy garlic mashed potatoes. I have had great luck with one of my most
Easy Raspberry Palmiers
Also known as elephant ears, shoe-soles, palm trees or palm leaves, palmiers are delicious pastries that can be served for breakfast or dessert. All you need is puff pastry, sugar, parchment paper, a rolling pin and an oven. When these are baked, the sugar caramelizes beautifully yielding a buttery and flaky "cookie". They look fancy and you don't have to tell your guests how easy they are to
Parmesan Chicken with Spring Greens and a Lemon Vinaigrette
Ina Garten proclaims that this recipe for Parmesan Chicken is one of her favorite "go to" recipes. I can see why! It's fast, it's easy and it's so delicious! Chicken breasts are pounded thin, then coated with a mixture of egg, Parmesan cheese and Panko Crumbs. The chicken is quickly fried in a little oil, then served with a simple salad and dressing of fresh lemon and olive oil. So simple and
Spring Green Risotto
I've made many version of risotto. I decided to try this recipe, because of the marscarpone (Italian cream cheese) , which I figured would add a nice creaminess.of the marscarpone (Italian cream cheese). Risotto makes a nice comfort dish and it's not hard to make at all-- just be patient and keep stirring! I love risotto, and I don't know why I don't make this more often. I think of risotto as
“The Perfect Scoop” of Strawberry Sorbet
I've made many sorbets, but this recipe was one of the easiest and one of the very best. Adding vodka or kirsch liqueur helps to freeze the fruit just right, rather than into one block of solid ice. When our local fresh strawberries are in season, I have to make a refreshing sorbet! Sorbets have got to be one of the easiest frozen desserts to make-- other than granitas. I've made my fair share
Puff Pastry Tomato and Three Cheese Tart (With a little help from Ina Garten)
This recipe is a delicious way to enjoy summer tomatoes. Caramelized onions, three cheeses are layered atop puff pastry, then baked until golden brown. For a final finish, I drizzled a balsamic glaze and added fresh garden basil. This makes a fantastic appetizer "al fresco" or a small lunch plate. This week, I revisited Ina Garten's newest cookbook, "Back to Basics" looking for inspiration for a
Easy and Delicious Summer Peach and Blueberry Crumbles
This peach and blueberry crumble recipe is easy and delicious - with just the right hint of cinnamon. Served with a scoop of ice cream, this is a wonderful summertime dessert. I have touted my fondness for Ina Garten's recipes, multiple times, on this blog. In my humble opinion, her recipes are user-friendly (though don't forget to use "good" ingredients...in Ina's words), and they
Lemon and Rosemary Grilled Butterflied Chicken (Spatchcock Chicken)
Butterflied (or Spatchcock) Chicken is when the chicken's backbone is removed so that it lays flat. To boost the flavor, lemon, rosemary and garlic that is mixed into a paste is slid underneath the skin. Once laid on the grill, the chicken is weighted down with bricks (covered in foil, of course) or a heavy cast-iron skillet. Grilled for about 30 minutes, the chicken is very moist and so
No Mayonnaise French Potato Salad
This is a healthier alternative to potato salad made with mayonnaise-- perfect for transporting to potlucks. It's very versatile, because you can adjust the herbs to those that you like best. I so love potatoes in just about any size, shape or form. I've posted two versions of German potato salad, and traditional potato salad. This salad is a hybrid of German potato salad, because there is no
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