This simple easy bread recipe came about because I was reading about hygge recently. The Danish (which I am…partly) love to keep some soup simmering on the stove, so I thought “what would be better with a nice hot bowl of soup than some freshly baked bread?” This is a free-form loaf baked in a …
This easy shrimp creole starts with a roux that thickens and adds a distinct flavor. It’s very important to keep the heat on your pot towards the low side. You’re cooking this roux until it’s dark and toasty (the color of peanut butter) which takes some time and patience. You’ll want to stir the bottom …
I was in the mood to bake a cake that involved almond extract, and this easy almond cake fit the bill. I love the way this cake makes the house smell while it’s baking, it’s very easy to put together, and doesn’t involve any exotic ingredients. While I intended this cake as a dessert, I …
I made this creamy pumpkin oatmeal because I was in the mood for something warm and comforting for breakfast, and needed to use up some leftover pumpkin puree in the fridge. I wound up saving some to reheat later in the week. Feel free to use whatever milk you prefer, I chose almond milk since …
Pumpkin walnut sage risotto is one of those dishes that’s really easy to make but looks impressive when served. This is one of those ‘treat yourself” meals that I like to enjoy with a heavy pour of chardonnay. I served this as a main course, but you can definitely serve this as a side dish …
Greek food is my all-time favorite and this Greek chicken with lemon rice is a fantastic one-pan supper! The rice is the star and perfect with a side salad for an easy dinner with minimal cleanup. If you’re looking for a wine to enjoy with this, then I suggest a pinot grigio or a sauvignon …
Pork chops with herbed gravy is a stick-to-your-ribs comforting dinner, like a culinary hug. When I made this I had 4 very thick pork chops that were prepared 2 at a time in my cast iron skillet, which is why the cooking time is so long for this recipe (I went 10 minutes on each …
Originally, my husband made this BBQ potato chip-crusted salmon after seeing it on The Kitchen. We never bothered with the watercress salad that they served alongside it, but instead chose to roast Brussels sprouts since the oven was already a blistering 450 F. Since you’ll be left with a bald lime, put the juice to …
Tuscan butter salmon served over rice is another of my salmon-over-rice dinner recipes that are super simple, but looks really impressive. Feel free to sub out the rice for pasta, but I prefer rice in this case. I generally buy a bag of prewashed baby spinach and look for salmon fillets that are consistent in …
Harissa salmon served over rice is a wonderful dinner recipe that is super simple, but looks really impressive. I generally choose to use mild harissa paste and try to find a salmon fillet that’s as consistent in thickness throughout as possible to ensure even cooking. When it comes to herbs, cilantro is my herb of …
