Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Cranberries showcases a harmonious blend of flavors. Roasting the Brussels sprouts caramelizes them and brings out their natural sweetness. The walnuts give the dish a nutty contrast, while the cranberries add a burst of tartness. It all gets tossed in a combination of maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 3 - 4 Servings
Sweet Potato and Sage Tian
This Sweet Potato and Sage Tian is made with thinly sliced sweet potatoes, sage leaves, garlic, and cream. The ingredients are layered in a baking dish and then baked until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cream is thickened. This is a dish that is deeply rooted in Provençal cuisine. It is often served during fall and winter when sweet potatoes are in season. The tian is a symbol of Provençal hospitality and is often served at family gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
‘Marry Me’ Chicken Pasta
Marry Me Chicken is a dish that gained popularity on TikTok in 2021. It's a creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach and herbs. The name comes from the claim that the dish is so delicious, it will make you want to marry the person who made it for you. This version adds pappardelle pasta. I have to say, I would be tempted to marry myself! It's really delicious.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
One Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole
I recently made this Tater Tot Cowboy Casserole. It was insanely good, so I made another version of it. One-Skillet French Onion Tater Tot Casserole is a cross between French onion soup and a classic midwest style tater tot casserole. It is made with caramelized onions, ground beef, bell peppers, garlic, and topped with a layer of Gruyère cheese, tater tots and baked in the oven until the tater tots are golden brown and then get an extra layer of cheddar cheese.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans
Marmite’s distinctive taste is represented in the marketing slogan: "Love it or hate it." Such is its prominence in British popular culture that Marmite is often used as a metaphor for something, or even someone, that is an acquired taste or polarizing. This Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans is absolutely delicious. The marmite adds a subtle umami flavor to the chicken and using the starchy bean liquid works perfectly in place of the starchy pasta water in a traditional cacio e pepe; it emulsifies perfectly with the parmesan to create a silky, glossy sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks
One-Pot White Wine Pasta with Mushrooms and Leeks is delicious and easy to make and is made in just one pot. Pasta with mushrooms and leeks is a classic Italian dish that's both flavorful and comforting. The earthy mushrooms and the slightly sweet leeks come together to create a rich and satisfying sauce. You can use any type of pasta you like, and you can also add other vegetables or proteins to the dish.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Apple Cider-Glazed Salmon
This Apple Cider-Glazed Salmon is absolutely delicious. The apple cider glaze is made with apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard, which adds a touch of sweetness and acidity that complements the salmon perfectly.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
German Chocolate Cookie Bars
These German Chocolate Cookie Bars uses a cake mix and are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. With their rich chocolate flavor, coconut pecan filling, and chocolate chip topping, they are sure to please everyone who tries them. Because we needed to make a large quantity, we used 2 large sheet pans instead of using a 9"x13" pan.
--Note
The history of German Chocolate Cake is a bit misleading, as it is actually an American dessert. The name comes from Samuel German, an American baker who developed a type of dark baking chocolate in 1852. This chocolate, which is known as Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate, is often used in German Chocolate Cake recipes.
The first recipe for German Chocolate Cake was published in 1957 in the Dallas Morning News. The recipe was submitted by a homemaker named Mrs. George Clay, and it quickly became popular. The cake was featured in other publications, and sales of Baker's German's Sweet Chocolate soared.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This Chicken Tortilla Soup is from The New York Times. This is a nontraditional method. There are many variations of tortilla soup. This one is made in a slow-cooker, but I have also included the stovetop version. The soup gets its depth of flavor from roasting the tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and garlic until they become charred. It's then put in a slow-cooker with the chicken for about 5 hours. To me the toppings are key. I like adding fried tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, cilantro, etc. I also have another version on this blog here.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 hrs 30 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Fried Pickle Dip
Because my family is into anything to do with pickles... I made this Fried Pickle Dip, which is a creamy, tangy, and savory dip made with dill pickles, cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. It is a popular appetizer or snack, and is often served with potato chips, pretzels, or vegetables.
