Cooking Method: Simmering
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes
Lighthouse Inn Potatoes originated at an iconic hotel and restaurant located in New London, Connecticut, which closed in 2008. Executive Chef Leon “Wally” Walden, who worked there for nearly 50 years, created Lighthouse Inn Potatoes. It is similar to scalloped potatoes, but instead of sliced potatoes he used chunks of potatoes that are cooked in light cream and butter and a bit of baking soda, which neutralizes the potatoes’ tannins and create a velvety sauce. The potatoes are topped with buttery parmesan panko breadcrumbs and baked until the bubbling and golden brown.
By - Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 12 Servings
Iced Berries with Limoncello White Chocolate Sauce
This rather unusual and ridiculously easy dessert is from Nigella Lawson. Iced Berries with Limoncello White Chocolate Sauce is refreshing and delicious. It is made with white chocolate, heavy cream, and limoncello, an Italian lemon-flavored liqueur. The sauce is then poured over a bed of frozen mixed berries. I know it sounds a bit weird, but it's really good.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Sweet Potato and Sage Tian
This Sweet Potato and Sage Tian is made with thinly sliced sweet potatoes, sage leaves, garlic, and cream. The ingredients are layered in a baking dish and then baked until the sweet potatoes are tender and the cream is thickened. This is a dish that is deeply rooted in Provençal cuisine. It is often served during fall and winter when sweet potatoes are in season. The tian is a symbol of Provençal hospitality and is often served at family gatherings and special occasions.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hrs 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans
Marmite’s distinctive taste is represented in the marketing slogan: "Love it or hate it." Such is its prominence in British popular culture that Marmite is often used as a metaphor for something, or even someone, that is an acquired taste or polarizing. This Marmite Chicken with Cacio e Pepe Butter Beans is absolutely delicious. The marmite adds a subtle umami flavor to the chicken and using the starchy bean liquid works perfectly in place of the starchy pasta water in a traditional cacio e pepe; it emulsifies perfectly with the parmesan to create a silky, glossy sauce.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Bacon-Wrapped Apricots Stuffed with Pistachios and Mozzarella
Bacon-Wrapped Apricots Stuffed with Pistachios and Mozzarella is a delicious appetizer that combines sweet, savory, and salty flavors. The recipe involves dried apricots poached in a spiced sherry vinegar, stuffed with pistachios and mozzarella, and then wrapped in bacon for a simple yet unforgettable party snack.
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach
Curried Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach is a delicious and healthy soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a good source of protein and fiber. The soup is made with lentils, tomatoes, spinach, garlic, ginger, curry powder, and cumin. If you want a thicker soup, you can mash some of the lentils against the side of the pot with a spoon. You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate
This Simple Wild Rice Salad from The Silver Palate is a classic salad. It's made with Uncle Ben's wild rice, pecans, golden raisins, orange rind, mint, and a simple orange juice dressing. The flavors of the wild rice, pecans, and raisins are perfectly complemented by the brightness of the orange rind and mint. The dressing is light and tangy, and it helps to bring all of the flavors together. It's best made ahead of time and allowed to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours. This allows the flavors to develop.
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Lebanese Pilaf
Lebanese pilaf is a simple rice dish that is popular throughout the Middle East. It is made with long grain white rice, vermicelli noodles, pine nuts, and butter. Some recipes may also call for a dash of cinnamon or other spices. To make Lebanese pilaf, the vermicelli noodles and rice are first toasted in the butter until golden. Broth is then added, and the rice is cooked until it is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. The pilaf is then fluffed with a fork and served.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 2 - 3 Servings
Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice
In an effort to not eat much meat, I made Nigella Lawson's Tomato Curry with Coconut Rice, which is a great meatless Monday meal. It's made with fresh cherry tomatoes, coconut milk, spices, and basmati rice. The curry is creamy and flavorful, and the coconut rice adds a touch of sweetness. I added some sultanas (golden raisins), which is a nice addition.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Broccoli Quinoa with Parmesan & White Beans
Broccoli Quinoa with Parmesan & White Beans is a healthy and delicious one-pan dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is packed with nutrients from the broccoli, quinoa, and white beans, and it is also a good source of protein and fiber. The Parmesan cheese adds a touch of richness. Quinoa is also gluten-free, making it a good choice for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
