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…
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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:
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….
Ina’s Oven Risotto
Somehow I’ve been cooking and baking up a storm for the better part of 41 years and have NEVER made a risotto! The time was now and naturally, I’d be commencing this lesson with Ina’s recipe which brilliantly you chuck in the oven rather than stirring for ages. The recipe was a simple success and…
Ina’s Osso Buco
Looking for an impressive but fairly simple recipe for a special dinner, I turned to my girl, Ina. As if my head could swivel in another direction, but with Ina all over every media medium promoting her new book, she seemed particularly essential. I went for her Osso Buco which I made the night before…
Chewy Pistachio Cookies
Last night I gave this recipe a go in hopes that the cookies could be a contender for this year’s Christmas plate. They very well could be with their salty, chewy, just a hint of pistachio goodness. This lovely recipe comes from Also the Crumbs Please and made 19 large cookies. They spread quite a…
Ina’s French Bistro Salad
A salad so nice, I made it twice (in one weekend). This salad feels special, but really is the perfect combo of creamy, crunchy, sweet, salty, and fresh. We’ve already added it to our Christmas menu. Ina’s French Bistro Salad For the salad: For the dressing: Note: delicious salad that does NOT hold up in…
Ina’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake
In an effort to test recipes ahead of Christmas, I’m on a coffee cake recipe tear. Of course I had to start with the Queen herself, and modified her Sour Cream Coffee Cake recipe to a half size. It was moist and delicious, but was lacking a bit of brightness- next time I’ll add orange…
Thai Peanut Chicken Salad
Seeking new inspiration in the ‘shredding for the wedding’ department, I landed on a new Thai chicken salad with addictive peanut dressing recipe that was a huge hit and plans to be part of the regular rotation. Without further ado… Thai Chicken Salad Peanut Dressing: Salad: Topping:
Ina’s Overnight Mac & Cheese
September arrived and with it so did immediately fall. Demanding a cozy meal after a long hike, I decided to give Ina’s Overnight Mac and Cheese a go. Apparent from these terrible photos, it was wonderful, as we couldn’t wait to tuck in or attempt to plate it neatly. The creamy, nutty sauce is topped…
Peanut Butter Oatie Bars
This recipe is based on an old recipe from David Lebovitz, who calls these ‘granola bars,’ which I find quite amusing given their cookie-like contents. Whatever you call them, they are DELICIOUS. The Gentleman eats them straight from the freezer, as they’re very chewy, so when the stash runs out, they must be replaced. Last…
Food Processor Salsa
This makes a TON of salsa, perfect for a party and it takes absolutely no time to throw together. Theme of this last weekend was that it was an accompaniment so nice, there was no time to take a photo and this one certainly proved on brand.