Cuisine: Vegetarian
Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks
You might have a go-to green bean casserole recipe, but you have to try this Homemade Green Bean Casserole with Crispy Leeks. The thin, crispy fried leeks are an absolutely delicious topper and look way more elegant than the canned fried onions. They fry up very quickly; keep a close watch on them as they cook.
By - Prep: 1 hrs
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères
These Red Pepper, Garlic & Pecorino Gourgères are divine. A perfect make-ahead hors d'heurves for your holiday party, or any party! Gourgères is a baked savory choux pastry made of choux dough mixed with cheese. Basically, they are cheese puffs. These infuse puréed red pepper and garlic into them. I very recently posted a recipe for plain cheese Gourgères.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
Christmas Quiche
This Christmas Quiche is a delicious breakfast casserole that makes a great breakfast or lunch. It can be served hot, room temperature or cold.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Parmesan Cheese Biscuits
When my husband and I lived in London, our eccentric friend Sandra introduced us to these Parmesan Cheese Biscuits. They are very easy to make and unusual. I use mini cookie cutters and cut them into shapes – usually pigs or Scottie dogs. Unfortunately, couldn't find fun shapes for this batch. These would go well with any cocktail.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
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.
- 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
Cornbread Muffins
I made these Cornbread Muffins to go with my chili. The addition of a little olive oil makes these muffins light and fluffy.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: Makes 12 muffins
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
Roasted Cauliflower with Feta, Almonds and Olives
This Roasted Cauliflower with Feta, Almonds and Olives is so easy and delicious. While the cauliflower roasts, you assemble the rest of the ingredients in no time. If almonds aren't available, walnuts or hazelnuts are good substitutions. I actually used blue cheese because I was out of feta. You can serve this dish warm, but it's equally good at room temperature if you want to make it ahead.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Serving
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
