Cooking Method: Baking

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Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake

I made this Cheesy White Bean & Sausage Tomato Bake last night for dinner and it got rave reviews. The original recipe did not have any sausage. you can leave out the sausage and then it's paleo, sugar-free, low-carb, gluten-free, whole30, and vegetarian! It is so fast and easy to make and it's all done in one pan.

By Leslie Blythe

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

Carrot Tart

This Carrot Tart is just store-bought puff pastry, a layer of Boursin cheese, roasted carrots, Monterey Jack cheese, and topped with fresh dill. It's not only beautiful, but it embodies the freshness of Spring. It can be served hot or at room temperature.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Corned Beef Casserole

This Corned Beef Casserole has layers of potatoes, corned beef, thinly sliced shallots, brussels sprouts and I topped it off with some Irish cheddar cheese. I have to say this was so good that I'm not sure I will ever go back to making it the traditional way. It can be made ahead ready for the oven later in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 55 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Bananas Foster Shortcake

I happen to love Banana's Foster. When I was pregnant with my first daughter, Zoe, I woke up one morning and said to my husband. "I want bananas foster." He then said that we would make it that evening. I then said, "No, you don't understand, I need it now!" It's really amazing that we had all the ingredients in the house. He granted my wish and it hit the spot! It's one of my favorite desserts. Zoe likes it too! Anyway, I have made Brennan's Bananas Foster, Bananas Foster Layer Cake, and Bananas Foster Upside-Down Cake. I guess you could say I'm a bit bananas! Anyway, I went further and made this I love

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage

Old-Fashioned Stuffed Cabbage is the ultimate nostalgic comfort food. Comfort food can be enjoyed year-round, but it’s generally synonymous with cold weather. It's made with ground beef, and rice, wrapped in cabbage and topped with crushed tomatoes. The whole dish can be made ahead and finished off in the oven when ready to serve.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings

Lemon Madeleines

Our neighbor gave us an enormous bag of lemons, so I made Lemon Madeleines. They are easy to make, but you have to have a Madeleine pan. They came out super moist and lemony.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 35 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: Makes 2 dozen

Cauliflower Toasts

I made Ina Garten's Cauliflower Toasts and I now want to make it again. Apparently, it's one of Ina's favorite things to have for lunch. It calls for prosciutto, but you could leave it out to make it vegetarian. You can use any cheese you like. Also, you can double the cauliflower mixture and keep in your freezer.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 25 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Basque Burnt Cheesecake

Basque Burnt Cheesecake is deeply caramelized "burnt" on the top and the bottom, has a creamy center. It is said to have originated in 1990 in San Sebastian, Spain. The beauty of this dessert is that you really can't mess it up. My brother David was in town recently and wanted to make this together. Well, we never got around to it and since I actually had 4 blocks of cream cheese during the cream cheese shortage, I decided to give it a try. FYI - There was a cyberattack against the largest US cheese manufacturer in October, 2021. Anyway, it is one of the best desserts I have ever made and I am a serious New York style cheesecake fan. It's so light and silky smooth.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 12 Servings

Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken is from Outback Steakhouse.The chicken breast is marinated, grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese and honey mustard sauce. I have never been to an Outback Steakhouse and not sure why you wouldn't order a steak! Apparently, this chicken dish is very popular. The chicken is so tender and juicy! 

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Our friends came to dinner the other night and offered to bring dessert which was delicious and right on target for the holiday season: Pumpkin Cheesecake. In this case, it takes two old favorites—pumpkin pie and cheesecake—and the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.  Sinfully rich and as Autumnal as can be, this cheesecake has a ginger snap crust and cinnamon whipped cream.  It is not too late if you are stuck for what to serve this Thanksgiving!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 40 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings