Recipes

These were so easy and tasty! If you like bacon, you’ll love crispy prosciutto. Asparagus Prosciutto Appetizer1 bundle of thin asparagus spears1 package of herbed goat cheese1 package of lean prosciutto Cut the asparagus down to an even length – about the size of a pencil. Strip the prosciutto into two slices (it should naturally…

I inherited my love for chicken “carcasses” from my mother. She’s a big fan of cooking down the last scraps of a chicken or turkey into a hearty soup. This made about 10 portions, plenty for freezing or giving away: Chicken and Black Rice Soup Stock – Start by cooking down one or two whole…

My new favorite dinner! Leftover pork loin was delicious in this easy little dish we had on Sunday night: Tostadas for Two1 can of black beans1 cup of sliced pork loin (or chicken, etc)1 avocado2 tablespoons of shredded cheese2 tostada shells2 handfuls of mache lettuce (I love this stuff!)Salsa verde Heat up the beans and…

Mmm…the food for this party was tasty and easy. The perfect combination for my tiny kitchen with only about a foot of counter space. We started with very simple appetizers to go along with our margaritas: salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), almond and jalapeno stuffed olives and blue potato chips from Trader Joe’s. You can’t go…

Mmm…these hot drinks were a favorite during our stay in North Carolina. They’re ideal for warding off colds, too: Jean’s Hot Toddy 1 pint glassAround 2 tablespoons of honey1/2 a jigger of Irish whiskeySplash of spiced rumSplash of orange liqueurWedge of orangeWhole cloves and cinnamon or loose mulling spicesBlack tea Pour the honey in the…

Oh, to be in Paris with a glass of warm mulled wine and a crepe… Only a little more than 24 hours until my holiday vacation begins and I can spend the day making vin chaud. This recipe, with brown sugar, seems like a good blend.

This dish was a hit at the party. My cousin lovingly called it “breakfast stuffing” and it was a great match with the simple ham. I made one vegetarian and the other loaded with applewood smoked bacon. Click here for the arugula, bacon and gruyere bread pudding recipe from Gourmet.

We’re having friends over for a holiday dinner tonight. Being so sick recently, I haven’t done anything to plan or prepare yet. Luckily, our housekeeper came today and got her Christmas bonus…so the apartment will be super clean. And our guests are “meat and potato” types who are easy to cook for. I went shopping…

Thanks to the ladies over at Coveiter for this simple recipe for caramel chocolate pretzel treats. I made them last night in preparation for this evening’s LAC holiday cookie swap. Delicious and and easy enough for even a recovering sickie to manage.

You can’t go wrong with crusty bread and melty cheese. The classic French combination Croque Monsieur brings ham to the party. And the British Welsh Rarebit adds beer and Worcestershire to the mix. Either way, when paired with a big green salad they make for a perfect winter dinner.