Spring Lettuce with Sautéed Pears

Spring Lettuce with Sautéed Pears

I love this Spring Lettuce with Sautéed Pears recipe. The sweetness of the sautéed pears goes perfectly with the tangy, simple vinaigrette.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings
Peanut Butter Chews

Peanut Butter Chews

Try these Peanut Butter Chews. A no bake cookie recipe. I went to San Marino High School in San Marino, California the '70s.  I hated high school.  I moved to California my freshman year and was always an outsider.  I still feel like an outsider, anyway, nothing that years of therapy won't solve.....  I digress....  One high point in my time there was a "cookie" they sold in the cafeteria, which also sold corn dogs that had a greenish tinge to them!  This cookie-ish thing was called a peanut butter chew.  It was very weird and wonderful.  You don't even have to bake these!  So for all my SMHS friends, without further ado - the peanut butter chew!  Nice rhyming, if I do say so! My friend Kay from SMHS took this wonderful photo!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 12 Servings
Cranberry Pork Shoulder in a Crock Pot

Cranberry Pork Shoulder in a Slow Cooker

This Cranberry Pork Shoulder in a Slow Cooker is perfect for the holidays and effortless to make.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 8 hrs
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers

Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers

These homemade Rosemary & Sea Salt Flatbread Crackers are a breeze to make.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins

Braised Cabbage & Bacon

Braised Cabbage & Bacon is a great winter side dish. This recipe has been adapted from Saveur magazine.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips

Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips

These Crispy Brussels Sprouts Chips are my new addiction. I had them at a gastropub in Los Angeles called Little Bear and have recreated them for you to try at home.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings
Mushroom Risotto

Mushroom Risotto – Oven Method

I make this Mushroom Risotto recipe which has less stirring involved. It's delicious! You can substitute any kind of mushroom.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings
Overnight Eggnog Baked French Toast

Overnight Eggnog Baked French Toast

This make-ahead Overnight Eggnog Baked French Toast is an effortless breakfast for a house full of people any morning.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Bolognese Sauce

I love making Bolognese Sauce! Chopping the vegetables in a food processor makes this classic bolognese very fast and allows them to disintegrate and thicken the sauce, which helps coat the pasta.  You can also add some red wine to this sauce.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr

Frenched Green Beans Almondine

I love making Frenched Green Beans Almondine. If you don't have a green bean frencher, go get one! I actually think it's fun to use. These green beans are a lighter alternative to the classic green bean casserole for your holiday dinner.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings