Cooking Method: Boiling
Gourgères
Gourgères is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with cheese. Basically, they are cheese puffs. My daughter Zoe, went to a book signing for this new book by Rebekah Peppler, Apéritif, Cocktail Hour the French Way. She says the French have perfected the casual, pre-dinner practice of drinks and snacks. I thought Eric and I had perfected that! Anyway, it's a wonderful book and the cheese puffs are great for any party.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings, about 40 gougères
Ginger Miso Udon
I was shopping at Trader Joe's recently and this Miso Ginger Broth caught my attention. I thought I would make Ginger Miso Udon with it. If you can't find this broth, I have included a recipe to make it from scratch. You can add any number of things to this soup like tofu, chicken, pork, bok choy, etc.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Warm Brown Rice & Butternut Squash
Yesterday I posted a recipe using sweet potatoes and today here's a recipe for Warm Brown Rice & Butternut Squash from Ina Garten's new cookbook called Cook Like a Pro. It is outstanding! Will definitely be making this again! It can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Farro with Vinegar-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apples
This Farro with Vinegar-Glazed Sweet Potato and Apples recipe is a wonderful combination of roasted sweet potato and apples with a little sherry vinegar, tossed with farro, dried cherries and roasted cashews. Farro is an ancient whole grain with dietary benefits. It's derived from wheat so it is not gluten-free.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Spaghetti Pomodoro
My daughter made this Spaghetti Pomodoro recipe from Bon Appétit, Basically 10 x 10 recipe, which is "Ten weeks, ten recipes that will make you a better cook". The recipe is very detailed for beginner cooks.
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup
Here's another one for the freezer. This Hearty Italian Sausage, Cannellini Bean & Spinach Soup is healthy and is an easy meal for a weeknight dinner. Serve it with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a loaf of crusty bread.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 cups
Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Bacon and Crispy Sage
I was rummaging through the fridge and came up with this Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo Pasta with Bacon and Crispy Sage. I was inspired by Trader Joe's Autumnal Harvest Alfredo Sauce which is made with pumpkin and butternut squash purées. All I can say is that it's a great idea. You can cheat and just buy their sauce or make it yourself with canned pumpkin.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Pasta with Potatoes, Shallots, Sage, and Gorgonzola
This Pasta with Potatoes, Shallots, Sage, and Gorgonzola reminds me of a dish from the Northen Italian region of Liguria. The classic is a dish I made a while ago called Croxetti with Potatoes, Green Beans & Pesto. It seems counter-intuitive to add potatoes to a pasta dish - starch on starch, but it does work.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme
This Lemon Brown Rice with Garlic and Thyme is probably some of the best rice I've ever made. I actually made it a long time ago, but the photo was so bad I didn't post it. This photo isn't great either! This tangy brown rice dish can be served warm, or chilled as a salad or side.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs
- Yields: 6 Servings
French Onion Gnocchi Casserole
I came across this French Onion Gnocchi Casserole and was intrigued. It was really delicious, though it would have helped if it were really cold outside (not a remote possibility in Los Angeles at the moment!) and you were REALLY hungry. It's not exactly a "light" meal, but if you're looking for comfort food, this is it!
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
