After a weekend of grilling, the star might just have been this very simple, very fresh side- lemony couscous salad. This recipe feeds about four, but make lots as it’s all anyone was really after at our barbecue. Lemony Couscous Salad For the dressing:
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Ultimate Beef Bolognese Recipe by Marcella Hazan
After recently reading Hazan’s famous, “Essentials of Italian Cooking,” cover to cover, I had to give one of her simple but accoladed recipes a try, opting first for her Beef Bolognese. At the end of a long week, I took advantage of the weekend to spend something like six hours babying this sauce. Was it…
Easy Five Ingredient Semifreddo Recipe
If you’re low on ingredients, you can probably whip up this messy beauty from the contents of your freezer/pantry. It sliced beautifully and the next time I make, I will incorporate a splash of almond extract to balance the cherries and serve with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, which really, should be obligatory on…
Ina’s Superbowl Snacks
It’s a veritable head to head of which of Ina’s snacks might be best for game day! While I won’t be watching in Switzerland, I will be dishing out nibbles just the same. Here are a few of my favorites that are sure to be a big win on game day!c Spinach Artichoke Dip– Everyone’s…
Chocolate Mascarpone Mousse
She may not look like much, but it’s what inside that counts- isn’t that usually the case? This mousse was a labor of love to not waste a cup of extra mascarpone that was kicking around the fridge…the results were more spectacular than anything I could have hoped for! The word “bangin’” comes to mind…
Happy Lunar New Year!
Happy Lunar New Year! Who’s ready to shed negativity, grow, and embrace change? That’s generally always the goal, n’est pas? I’m a sucker for a reflection and doing this at a point of fresh start and since the calendar new year took me down with a wicked flu, I’m back on board for that of…
No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake
Need the easiest, most delicious, super-chocolately showstopper of a cheesecake? Look no further. Not super sweet, not too rich, and pairs very well with a dense covering of chopped pistachios for a bright crunch, this cheesecake has it ALL. No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake For the crust: For the cheesecake:
Bear Bars
There’s a new treat on the block and I see it being in weekly rotation- Bear Bars! Why Bear? Well, honey instead of sugar, that’s why. The Gentleman and I have been devouring (like bears) these as a filling, but sweet treat, a bit like a homemade Kind bar, but kind of better! Bear Bars
Ina’s Dark Chocolate Tart
If you need an easy, but SUPER indulgent chocolate tart- this is your recipe. Ina claims it’s one of the richest chocolate desserts in her repetoire and I’d have to agree. It is super simple to whip up with pantry ingredients and is easily served without refrigeration and cuts beautifully for a fast, chocolately win….
Fruit Danish
Need a little something sweet, but also don’t have too many ingredients in the pantry? Something that can double as brekky or dessert? Fear not, this easy fruit danish recipe is the perfect solution. There are a million iterations of this recipe as there are fruit, but this go we’ll tackle just two- cherry with…
Cherry White Chocolate Cheesecake
Tis the season for testing cheesecakes worth of the Christmas table- this unique combo definitely fits the bill! It’s a perfect combo of tart, sweet, cool, and creamy. She sure looks pretty going into the oven… Baker’s note: don’t swirl too much before baking or you’ll end up with this slightly bloody looking crevice. Cherry…
Ina’s Apple and Butternut Squash Soup
It is getting legit cold here in Switzerland, which calls for fall soup weather! With butternut squash self-service stalls all over the area, souping it only seemed like the right thing to do. The recipe was nice and had an interesting kick with apple juice, but I much prefer Ina’s Winter Squash soup which is…