A rich and flavorful homemade beef broth stock is one of the essential recipes every home cook should have in their array of kitchen cooking basics. Back in the day there were recipes home cooks didn’t even have to think twice about how to make because they made the same ... continue reading... about Homemade Beef Broth Stock
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Juicy Turkey Breast
The best turkey breast recipe isn’t cooked in the crockpot but is roasted in the oven with wine, lemon and butter for a moist turkey breast every time. The Best Turkey Breast Recipe Cooking a full-blown turkey for a crowd is usually reserved for just one time a year—happy ... continue reading... about Juicy Turkey Breast
The BEST Clam Chowder Recipe (Market Street Grill Copycat)
A favorite of locals and tourists alike, this creamy New England clam chowder recipe comes from one of Salt Lake City's longest running restaurants, Market Street Grill, and is easy to make at home. Creamy New England Clam Chowder Creamy, full of vegetables and lush with ... continue reading... about The BEST Clam Chowder Recipe (Market Street Grill Copycat)
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs is an easy and homemade way to celebrate Passover or any matzo ball craving—with a twist. I’m not Jewish. But I am definitely a matzo ball lover. It all started with late night jaunts to the classic Canters Deli where I became an ... continue reading... about Matzo Ball Soup with Chicken Meatballs and Homemade Chicken Broth Recipe
Ginger Carrot Soup
This healthy carrot ginger soup has a velvety smooth texture thanks to the addition of some creamy Greek yogurt. Delicious warm or cold! I'm more of a chunky fan. I like my peanut butter with chunks of nut. I prefer my ice cream with bites of chocolate, crunch, ... continue reading... about Ginger Carrot Soup
Easy Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
In this homemade cream of mushroom chicken recipe, pan fried chicken breasts are cooked to golden-brown perfection and cloaked in the creamiest, easiest white wine, lemon, and thyme mushroom sauce with a hint of cream. Pan Fried Chicken with Mushroom Sauce Chicken ... continue reading... about Easy Chicken Breasts with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
How to Make Caramelized Onions
Caramelized onions add a whole lot of flavor with very few ingredients and even less effort, so long as you know the secrets. Here's how to caramelize onions. The Best Caramelized Onions Recipe Chopped onion is the foundation to oh-so many recipes. But as everyone knows, ... continue reading... about How to Make Caramelized Onions
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers
Fresh green bell peppers become their own all-in-one serving vessel when stuffed with chicken, rice, mushrooms, and a creamy mushroom-infused sauce to create a weeknight dinner that puts the all the essential nutrients in one easy-to-make and totally delicious dinner. You ... continue reading... about Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Stuffed Bell Peppers
Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Zucchini gets a light and crispy turn coated with Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, and then baked in the oven instead of fried. Sometimes my phone's autocorrect totally hits the nail on the head. For example, the other day I heard a quote that totally ... continue reading... about Baked Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion and Feta Galette
Caramelized onions and a spread of Dijon mustard make this rustic summer vegetable pie a favorite for an easy lunch, a light dinner or impressive appetizer. Welcome, lazy dog days of summer. I've been waiting for you to show up. The time of year I wish I was one of my favorite ... continue reading... about Heirloom Tomato, Zucchini, Caramelized Onion and Feta Galette
Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
This easy to make flatbread pizza features ribbons of sweet potato and a tangle of caramelized onions overtop a bed of ricotta cheese, and gets finished with fresh herbs and feta. Enjoy as an appetizer or a main meal. Some people (meat loving carnivores) get hung up on the ... continue reading... about Sweet Potato and Caramelized Onion Pizza
Pear and Plum Puff Pastry Tart with Blue Cheese
So much for the peaches I've been hoarding in my crisper. Those babies sadly saw the heave-ho, because while they looked blushed and perfectly ripe on the outside, the inside told a very different story. So much for saving the best for last. But they made way for another ... continue reading... about Pear and Plum Puff Pastry Tart with Blue Cheese
Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Butter and Friday Faves
This weekend is a biggie for one 8-year-old about to be 9-year-old in our house. Birthday time! If you’ve followed be for very long, you know my daughter Smudge prefers pie over cake any day, which means I’ll be making and adorning her favorite Yellow Cake Pie with candles for ... continue reading... about Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Butter and Friday Faves
Roasted Artichokes with Chorizo Dressing and an Artichoke Recipe Round-Up
I look forward to this time of year, all year long. That may not make sense when you read it but try saying it out loud. Loud and proud. There you go. See, it works. With the neighbors firing up their lawn mowers for the first spring shave (as we currently sit in the midst ... continue reading... about Roasted Artichokes with Chorizo Dressing and an Artichoke Recipe Round-Up
Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes
It’s not even December yet and I feel like the holidays have already passed me by. Working in magazine publishing means you’re always working at least 3 months ahead of each and every holiday. Plotting Halloween while others are launching firecrackers and decorating Easter ... continue reading... about Stuffed Pork Chops with Roasted Grapes
Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
There's nothing in the world that can bring a smile to one's face like seeing a new mama gaze wonderously at her newborn baby. The cliché is true, each and every one of those nuggets of time are mini miracles. And today we have a little celebrating to do: TA-DA! We're ... continue reading... about Crab Salad Sweet Potato Chip Bites and a Virtual Baby Shower
Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
This week has definitely been one for the record books. Thank you, thank you for all of your amazing support of—and eyeballs on—the launch of the Summer 2012 issue of FoodieCrush magazine. Your comments through the blog, on Twitter and Facebook reinforce my belief that there ... continue reading... about Brined and Grilled Pork Loin Roast with Balsamic and Raspberry Chili Glaze
Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party
Right now I'm cozying up to fall. And I'm relishing it every step of the way. I'm clearing the garden in anticipation of an imminent frost, hanging the Halloween ghosts from the oak trees in the front yard and craving simple, earthy flavors for dinner. When it comes to simple ... continue reading... about Short Rib Fettuccine and a Fantasy Virtual Dinner Party
Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes
I've been feeling a bit DIY these days. And I blame it all on fall. Homemade pizza dough, fresh baked bread from MY oven and even making tofu from scratch (a blog post is coming soon, I promise you won't want to miss it!) So after trolling through several recipes for homemade ... continue reading... about Baked Peppered Ricotta Crostini with Roasted Tomatoes