Apple Tart with Rosemary & Honey Syrup
This Apple Tart with Rosemary & Honey Syrup is easy to make with frozen store-bought puff pastry. The rosemary-infused honey drizzled on at the end really adds complexity to this simple tart.
By - Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters
Bitters add a complexity of flavor, usually used in cocktails, as a way to highlight the flavors of a dish. These Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters from Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty More are sweet, bitter, salty, and bursting with flavor. You can read about the interesting history of Angostura Bitters.
- Yields: 4 Servings
Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon
These Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon are one of my favorite hors d'oeuvres. I love the sweetness of the dates with the saltiness of the bacon which all come together with the tangy goat cheese. I assemble them earlier in the day ready for the oven later.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
This Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a recipe you can alter to suit your taste. It has miso paste stirred into it, which gives it a depth of flavor. I also added a splash of cream at the end, though that is optional.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ikra, Eggplant Spread
Ikra is a Ukranian vegetable spread that's made of roasted eggplant, bell peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic. I had it at a restaurant recently and decided to make my own. This deliciously healthy spread can be served with sliced bread, pita chips or would work well with a charcuterie board.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Chicken & Broccoli Braid
I had some leftover pizza dough, so I made this Chicken & Broccoli Braid. You can customize this to suit your taste. For instance, you could use tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil... The next time I make this I am going to use puff pastry, you can also use crescent roll dough from the market.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Hot Corn Dip
This Hot Corn Dip is from Celebrate with Babs, by Barbara Costello, 2022. I have to say, it didn't last long, it's so good. You can make it ahead and put it in the oven before serving. I divided it into 2 separate casserole dishes, which worked well.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 10 - 12 Servings
Salmon with Dill Pickle Butter
I love making salmon because you can use many different cooking techniques. You can pan-fry, roast, broil, grill, poach, bake it in foil or wrap it in parchment (Salmon en Papillote). My preferred method is to roast it in the oven. I changed this Salmon with Dill Pickle Butter recipe from pan-frying to roasting it in the oven. I am always looking for recipes that involve dill pickles since my husband loves anything with pickles. This recipe can't get any easier.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding
This make-ahead Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding from Ina Garten is a great side dish for any holiday meal or brunch. Bread pudding is typically a dessert, but this is a savory version. It sits overnight in the refrigerator and is baked the next day.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Yields: 8 - 10 Servings
Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
These Cheesy Ranch Potatoes make a delicious side dish. You can make them in an Instant Pot or Stovetop. It's perfect for a barbeque or any potluck meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 5 Servings
