Twice-Baked Goat Cheese and Thyme Soufflés

Soufflé sounds a lot more intimidating than it actually is. These Twice-Baked Goat Cheese and Thyme Soufflés are easy and you can make them the day before and finish them in the oven. Served on a bed of dressed greens, this makes a rather elegant starter that will impress your guests.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Crispy Parmesan Potato Stacks

These Crispy Parmesan Potato Stacks are SO crispy. I am always on a quest to find the crispest potato recipes. These are a quick and easy alternative to classic roast potatoes. Unless you have serious knife skills, I suggest you get a mandoline. You can get one on Amazon. Just be VERY careful!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup

This Ham, Potato, and Leek Soup has few ingredients and is quick and easy to make. You can replace the cream with stock if you want it dairy free. It's similar to Vichyssoise, though this version is served hot instead of cold.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Roast Beef Sliders

These roast beef sliders are delicious! Slices of roast beef, caramelized onions, and cheese are layered between sweet Hawaiian rolls, which get a savory butter sauce on. Oh, and there is also au jus to dip them in! These are great for parties. Your guests will reach for seconds before they finish their first bite!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: Makes 12 sliders

Salmon with Rhubarb Sauce

I somehow woke up and decided I wanted to make some sort of sauce with rhubarb for salmon. It's a ridiculous idea in February when rhubarb is not exactly available, so I ended up buying some rhubarb preserves. This Salmon with Rhubarb Sauce is a revelation. The tartness of the rhubarb preserves works well to cut through the richness of the salmon.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Gordon Ramsay’s 10-minute Turkey Pasta

Gordon Ramsay's 10-minute Turkey Pasta is obviously quick to make, though it took me slightly longer because I used dried pasta instead of fresh. It has leeks, shallots, and sage, which gives it a wonderful aromatic depth of flavor. It's then topped with buttery, sage-infused breadcrumbs.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Thomas Keller’s Oven-Roasted Zucchini

Thomas Keller's (The French Laundry) Oven-Roasted Zucchini recipe seems to have gone viral. It looked so good that I had to try it. He scores the cut zucchini and fries them in a very hot pan, then roasts them in the oven to create this amazing crispy and soft zucchini.  Then it's topped with a mixture of tomatoes, shallots, and fresh herbs. I will be making this quite a bit next summer when the zucchini is fresh from the garden. I've also seen this topped with a Greek yogurt and pistachios.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins

Salmon Glazed with Orange, Rosemary & White Wine

This Salmon Glazed with Orange, Rosemary & White Wine is pan-fried until crispy and topped with this citrusy rosemary sauce. It's ready from start to finish in less than 20 minutes, which makes it perfect for a busy work night dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Lighter Chicken Supreme

The term supreme, also spelled suprême, used in cooking refers to the best part of the food, which is really just a boneless, skinless chicken breast. This recipe uses reduced fat crème fraîche. If you can find it, you can use low-fat sour cream. The sauce is comforting, creamy, satisfying, and quick to make for a busy weeknight.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini

This Ricotta and Roasted Grape Crostini is an easy, elegant appetizer. By roasting the grapes that are doused in olive oil and balsamic vinegar, it concentrates and intensifies the flavor. It's a great appetizer when paired with wine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 12 crostini