Cuisine: American

Smashed Pea and Barley Soup

This Smashed Pea & Barley Soup is my friend's favorite soup from the California Pizza Kitchen. I found the recipe and made it. I really don't like pea soup in general, but this one was very good. It's completely vegetarian as well!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings

Tahoe Brunch Casserole

Tahoe Brunch Casserole is the perfect breakfast to have when you have a house full of guests. It is very versatile and can be a vegetarian entrée by adding any ingredients you like.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs
  • Yields: 8 - 10 Servings

Pam’s Mom’s Brisket

Pam's Mom's Brisket is a very simple yet really delicious way to make brisket. The recipe is from The Complete Meat CookbooK, by Bruce Aidells and Denis Kelly.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 12 Servings

Cornbread and Sausage Stuffing

This Cornbread Stuffing is another side dish for Christmas dinner. I think it goes nicely with ham, though I guess it should not be called stuffing due to the fact that it is not stuffed into anything!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 10 Servings
celery root, apples

Celery Root and Apple Purée

Celery Root and Apple Purée is a flavorful low carb option for your dinner table. It can be made ahead and reheated in a stainless-steel bowl over a pot of simmering water.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Leftover Stuffing Waffles

These Leftover Stuffing Waffles are absolutely fantastic. Just think of all the ways you can eat this - with gravy, mashed potatoes, cheese, poached egg, etc... The possibilities are endless.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 15 mins

Chipotle Cranberry Sauce

Smoky Savory Cranberry Sauce
One of my clients requested a spicy cranberry sauce. This sauce has chipotles in it which gives it a smoky, savory quality. Unlike most cranberry sauces, this one doesn’t require any added liquid.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 1 hrs 10 mins
  • Yields: Makes about 2 cups

Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker

This Mashed Potatoes in a Slow Cooker recipe is a brilliant way to make mashed potatoes with minimal effort.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 4 hrs
  • Yields: 16 Servings

Indian Pudding

Indian Pudding is not hugely popular, especially in the Western United States. In fact, I bet you that most people have never heard of it. The recipe came from the North East – Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. It is very easy to make and extremely low budget. When you put vanilla ice cream on top, it becomes a marriage made in heaven. If you ever get really cold and can’t seem to warm up, make this dish!

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Yields: 10 - 12 Servings

Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble is the taste of autumn in a dessert. Serve it with vanilla ice cream.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 8 Servings