Brown Sugar Bacon

Let’s talk bacon! Brown Sugar bacon to be exact! Who doesn’t like bacon? One of my closest friends is obsessed with the stuff. Here is a new way of cooking bacon with brown sugar. It is transcendent. You won't believe how good this is...

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Ham Steaks with Parsley

These Ham Steaks with Parsley are super fast and easy weeknight dinner comes from Nigella Express: 130 Recipes for Good Food, Fast by Nigella Lawson.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 2 Servings
Lemon Brownies

Lemon Brownies

These Lemon Brownies that are bursting with lemony flavor!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 16 Servings
Orange, Fennel & Red Onion Salad

Orange, Fennel & Red Onion Salad

This Orange, Fennel & Red Onion Salad is a beautiful salad that is so light and refreshing. It's a popular Sicilian salad. The fennel's licorice-like flavor pairs well with the sweetness of the orange and the acidity of the red onion. It is a good salad to make ahead of time, as the flavors will only improve with time.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Asian Roasted Cauliflower

Asian Roasted Cauliflower

This Asian Roasted Cauliflower is an inspired spicy twist on roasted cauliflower and a nice change from your typical roasted cauliflower.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Peppery Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon

This Peppery Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon will satisfy all steak lovers! Wrapping bacon around filets mignons prevents meat from drying out while being roasted.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 35 mins
  • Cook: 20 mins
  • Yields: 3 Servings

Caramel Layer Cake

I made this Caramel Layer Cake for my daughter's 21st birthday. It has an alarming amount of butter, but you only turn 21 once! It is SO delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 1 hr
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yields: 16 - 20 Servings

Fried (or Roasted) Cauliflower with Fish Sauce Vinaigrette

My husband was listening to The Splendid Table on NPR and heard about this recipe. I said I would make it for him. It's a tad complicated, but he was thrilled with the results and said that he could pour the Vinaigrette on just about anything. The puffed rice in this recipe is Rice Krispies cereal, which are seasoned with Japanese shichimi togarashi.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 4 Servings

Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds

This Baked Brie with Cranberry Chutney & Almonds is a great thing to make for a party. You can make it in advance and freeze it to be ready for any party. The key is to decorate it with the theme of the party.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 20 servings
Cheesy Potato Chowder

Cheesy Potato Chowder

Here is a really delicious Cheesy Potato Chowder. My husband said we need to keep this recipe in the family archives. I added some white pepper to it, but the simplicity is what really makes this soup good. Some crumbled bacon bits would not go amiss as a garnish...

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings