Elegant and Affordable: Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Asparagus season is almost upon us. And I feel like with the way some of the weather has been in this country lately, a little taste of spring is just … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Scalloped Potatoes with Leeks
Julia Child’s Potage Parmentier (Potato and Leek Soup) is one of my favorite recipes of hers. This gratin takes the essence of the potage and makes it a side dish. … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Shrimp Beurre Blanc with Brussels Sprouts
This is a very simple yet elegant pasta dish — perfect for entertaining a few friends or as an intimate dinner for two. The recipe combines recipe preparations from … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Sautéed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter
After making Browned Butter Sauce to go with ravioli, I knew it was just the beginning of a beautiful sauce friendship! Sage Browned Butter is the most common variety … Continue reading
Potluck Stamp of Approval: Southwestern Corn Dip
When I saw this Fresh Corn Dip from the Chef Mimi blog, I knew that it would be perfect for a potluck — or just to have as a tasty … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Browned Butter Sauce
The nutty flavor of a browned butter sauce is the perfect compliment to pastas, chicken, fish, etc. For the dish shown above, I wanted to add a personal touch to … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Meyer Lemon Bars
One of the wonderful and delicious things about having Meyer Lemon Curd on hand, is that you can quickly whip up crazy good lemon bars in a flash! This is … Continue reading
Elegant and Affordable: Creamy Lemon Asparagus Soup
This asparagus soup is perfect for spring. The addition of lemon and chardonnay really make it stand out and is a wonderful addition to any meal. The use of herbes … Continue reading
Impromptu Entertaining: Savory Mashed Potato Bake
Mashed potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser. But sometimes it is fun to give the dish a little “boost”. The savory and salty notes added to this dish are sure to … Continue reading
Homemade Staples: Buttermilk Biscuits
There is (almost) nothing better than fresh, homemade biscuits from scratch! And once you’ve got the basic recipe down pat, you can alter the biscuits for some sweet and savory … Continue reading
