Beans with Leeks, White Beans and Cheddar on Toast
So, this Beans with Leeks, White Beans and Cheddar on Toast is a recipe that I adapted from a recipe from Nigel Slater. It was posted in The Guardian and it's basically "posh beans on toast". Beans on Toast is a British institution. The reason I made it is because I had the ingredients on hand and because I love leeks. Leeks are massively underappreciated and really add so much so many dishes. It was delicious and I initially thought I would have to serve soup with it, but that was not the case. You can adapt this recipe to ingredients you have.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Pickled Beet Juice Vinaigrette
I love Pickled Beets and Eggs. It's something I grew up eating. You either love them or hate them! I made a batch and was staring at them thinking that I could make a vinaigrette out of the juice. Why not?! Pickled Beet Juice Vinaigrette is definitely going to stay in my repertoire. It worked really well in the salad I made with the pickled eggs, hearts of palm (I love those too!), cherry tomatoes, cheese, and arugula. Oh, and I also have a recipe for Pickled Deviled Eggs with Crispy Prosciutto!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: Makes ¾ cup
Pickled Beets and Eggs
I grew up eating Pickled Beets and Eggs. I LOVE them and even eat them for breakfast. It is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dish. I know you either love them or hate them!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs With Cabbage and Bacon
This Crispy Braised Chicken Thighs With Cabbage and Bacon is simply divine.
Braising is a technique which highlights the crispy skin and produces the most tender, fall off the bone chicken underneath. The chicken thighs are nestled in a bed of cabbage and bacon. It's all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Dutch Baby with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pancetta & Arugula
I love making Dutch Baby pancakes for lunch or dinner. A Dutch baby pancake, sometimes called a German pancake is a large American popover or British Yorkshire pudding.
I made this Dutch Baby with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Pancetta & Arugula because they were the ingredients I had on hand. It's very versatile, you can change the type of cheese, you could use bacon instead of pancetta, etc.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole
I have had a lone sweet potato on my counter since the holidays. I decided to make this Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchilada Casserole. It turned out to be absolutely delicious. It's vegetarian and packed with flavor!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Old-School Pork Chops with Apple and Sage
These Old-School Pork Chops with Apple and Sage is another Jamie Oliver recipe. The chops are finished off with a bit of Stilton cheese on top (you could also use blue cheese or gorgonzola), which elevates it to a whole new level.
- Yields: 4 Servings
Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing
I love these Green Beans with Warm Raisin-Caper Dressing. The beans are blanched, quickly drained and then tossed with capers, golden raisins, whole-grain mustard and sherry vinegar. You could use this vinaigrette on other vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, etc. It would also be delicious on salmon.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli)
I was researching ways to use Fideo pasta (Vermicelli) and ran across this recipe. It was actually called Sopa de Fideo, though there is nothing "soupy" about this. It's more like a tomato mac & cheese. Regardless, this Mexican Fideo (Vermicelli) (I renamed it!) was a huge hit with my husband. It only took 10 minutes to make. If you have kids at home, this is a must-try dish.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 2 - 3 Servings
Lake Charles Dip
Here is an easy cajun snack. This Lake Charles Dip has avocados, tomatoes, Italian dressing seasoning mix, and of course, a dash or two of tabasco sauce!
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
