That’s what a Croque Monsieur can and should be, sofa king good. When I look back on current circumstances, I will include the good with the bad. For us, the weekly sandwich has been ooh la la. This week off to France for an always better than ham and cheese. I adjusted the Bon AppetitContinue reading “Sofa King Good”
Category Archives: Comfort Food
Buffalo Phili Cheese Turkey Sandwich
This is the best of multiple worlds blended like the crossroads of America. It will be a repeat family menu item. I’m still working on the sandwich form (recently I made piadina to see how that would work) but it really does not matter. That’s not due to our new homebound reality. it’s simply because if you like Frank’s hot sauce this will tickleContinue reading “Buffalo Phili Cheese Turkey Sandwich”
Oven Ribs
Although I roast plenty of chicken, babybacks feel like a special occasion. And I have no idea why. They are beyond EZ. In the winter or an apartment you don’t even need a grill to finish them (which is legitimately delicious come summer btw). This is just a long winded way of saying, make someContinue reading “Oven Ribs”
Is it Summer Yet?
Good gosh will this winter ever end?! Nothing says channeling warm weather like something blended in the coupe. So drink up my lovelies! And don’t just hoard this strawberry syrup for cocktails. Stop paying for flavored seltzer and make your own. Or strawberry whip cream or vinaigrette. Or drink it by the spoonful. Just sayin’…Continue reading “Is it Summer Yet?”
Homemade Mayo (not Fallen Chocolate Cake)
The dog ate my cake (and survived both the chocolate and me). So here’s a picture of the mayo. And the dog. I didn’t intend to make mayo, but ignored a golden rule for making hard boiled eggs (fresh eggs, what was I thinking?! See link below) and wrecked the whites late Friday night duringContinue reading “Homemade Mayo (not Fallen Chocolate Cake)”
Thanks, Mario
Thanks, Mario… Mr. Batali saved me a trip to the grocery. And he can save you too if you have a head of cauliflower, pasta and a handful of pantry/fridge staples. I'll tell you flat out I reduced the pasta by 25% and could have done with even less. I also added 3 pinches ofContinue reading “Thanks, Mario”
Birthday Biscuits
It wasn't breakfast in bed as promised, but I did deliver the biscuits with bacon and eggs to the birthday child. This recipe is virtually idiot proof. Opt for lightly rolling out the biscuits and not too thin! You may get fewer but they'll rise higher. I used a pastry cutter to blend the butter.Continue reading “Birthday Biscuits”
Polar Vortex Cake
Baby boy asked for pound cake (and I don't mean the dog). And because I'm cocooning, or stress cooking, I made it. I've had this Gourmet recipe calling for browned butter in the file folder a few years. I'm not gifted in the pound cake department. Plus I have a vivid memory of myContinue reading “Polar Vortex Cake”
EZ Savory Scones
Oh no! I just remembered – book club tonight! …or PTA meeting…or a last minute office bribe. That's how fast I made these tasty tidbits. If you don't have scallions, try chives, or bacon! The ingredients are mostly pantry staples. I used cream instead of milk and cut them into two bite nibbles. That meansContinue reading “EZ Savory Scones”
New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!
Sticking with a theme that packaged food is better than mom's food, my son asked that the ribs I was making to welcome 2014 be smothered with bottled sauce. And I almost did it! But with my hand poised on 2 (!) overpriced condiments, I figured out a last minute compromise. A good friend gaveContinue reading “New Year’s Day Ribs…or Any Day!”
I Am Not A Restaurant! 