Pasta Florentine
Florentine, or the term à la Florentine, refers to a recipe that is prepared in the style of the Italian region of Florence. Over the years it has come to mean cuisine that includes spinach as an ingredient. I love making this for a crowd because it is vegetarian. This is a recipe that I have adapted over the years from a cookbook that my aunt Marjorie gave me from New Orleans called Artist's Palate Cookbook, New Orleans Museum of Art.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Citrus Chiffon Pie
First off, I made a mistake. I was trying to speed up the chilling by submerging the bowl in an ice bath. This caused the gelatin mixture to harden to quickly, which is why you can see it isn't smooth. Did this matter? No, but it isn't pretty! The other confession is that I bought a graham cracker crust.... Other than that, it was delicious!
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon
This Maple and Mustard Glazed Salmon recipe is quick and healthy and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or an elegant dinner party! While the sugar in the syrup caramelizes under high heat, the mustard gives it a spicy undertone. It pairs nicely with this Long Lake Lentil Salad and some baby arugula. Simple and delicious....
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Glazed Grapefruit Yogurt Cake
There was a knock on the door Saturday afternoon. A man was standing there with a half a case of grapefruit and a half a case of oranges. He said our mutual friend Shannon, who lives in New York, bought them from his daughter's nursery school fundraiser and she thought I would be the perfect person to have them. He was told I was a food blogger. Yes I am and now what am I going to do with all this fruit?! Thanks Shannon for the amazing box of citrus. They are actually perfect. This is what I did to use some of it up...
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges
These Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges get tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper and then sprinkled with balsamic vinegar at the end of baking. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. These potato wedges are so crisp and flavorful, you'll want to eat them as a side dish for every meal!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Danish Pancake Balls (Aebleskiver)
While rummaging through some cupboards I found my mother-in-law's Aebleskiver pan. When you find an Aebleskiver pan what do you do? You make Aebleskivers! Also, it's an excuse to say Aebleskivers. Æbleskiver (Danish meaning apple slices (singular: æbleskive)) are traditional Danish pancakes in a distinctive shape of a sphere. Somewhat similar in texture to American pancakes crossed with a popover, æbleskiver are solid like a pancake but light and fluffy like a popover. The English language spelling is usually aebleskiver or ebleskiver. In the US, a version of æbleskiver is sold with a commercially repackaged pan, branded as "Pancake Puffs".
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 12
Sage Crusted Pork Chops
To Brine or Not to Brine, that is the question
Brining is a process similar to marinating in which meat is soaked in brine before cooking. Brining makes cooked meat moister by hydrating the cells of its muscle tissue before cooking, via the process of osmosis, and by allowing the cells to hold on to the water while they are cooked.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken Schnitzel
We had an Octoberfest dinner. My brother-in-law Russell was in charge and made the dinner. It was fantastic. He made saukraut and bratwurst, chicken schnitzel and breaded Emmentaler Cheese. It was quite the Smörgåsbord (yes, I know that's a Sweedish word!).
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Chicken with Peach & Bourbon BBQ Sauce
If you like tender, falling off the bone chicken, then this is a must try. The recipe is loosely based on the Pioneer Woman's recipe. I changed it to bourbon and added some chipotle powder, which I think helps balance the sweetness.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
