Cooking Method: Boiling

Amish Apple Dumplings

These Amish Apple Dumplings are a popular traditional dessert where I grew up in Northern Indiana.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

White Asparagus with Tarragon Cream and Toasted Panko

To grow white asparagus, the shoots are covered with soil as they grow, so that there is no exposure to sunlight, which keeps it white. White asparagus is considered to be slightly milder in flavor and a bit more tender than green asparagus.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Cider Braised Pork Chops with Apples

I've made many versions of pork chops and apples. I really like this one. I actually made a mistake and used apple cider vinegar instead of apple cider. It worked, though you might want to try it the way it's meant to be.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Orange Flan

Here is a wonderful and easy to make Orange Flan recipe that is flavored with orange juice and Grand Marnier. You can substitute with any orange flavored liqueur.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles

One of the things (which my husband Eric invented) I always made for my kids is something we call peanut butter ramen noodles. By adding peanut butter, it adds some much needed protein. I also like to add some shelled edamame for even more of a protein boost. It's really delicious!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving
Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip

Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip

Curried Coconut Thai Chicken with Satay Dip makes a great appetizer to serve at a party. I have been making this for years. Marinating the chicken is key to give it loads of flavor.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 4 hrs
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 12 appetizer servings

Veal Goulash with Egg Noodles

One of my clients that I personal chef for requested I make this dish. I made this healthy version using non-fat sour cream, no salt, canola oil spray instead of butter and No Yokes Noodles. It got rave reviews. Eric wants me to make this for us soon. I know most people are horrified about using veal, if so, use beef instead.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 50 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Mexican Taco Macaroni

This crowd-pleasing Mexican Taco Macaroni is super fast and easy and all made in one skillet.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Coffee Jelly

While we were in Japan, I saw this sign at every Starbucks we passed. Coffee Jelly is served in the summer. You can serve it with cream, chocolate sauce, ice cream, whipped cream, or flavored coffee cream! It's actually really good. You don't have to serve coffee with dessert!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 6 hrs
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Rigatoni in Woodsman’s Sauce

Last night, I felt like cooking something new and different. I grabbed a random cookbook and opened a random page and made dinner. Here is what happened. It was a huge success and hit with the family.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 35 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings