We've put off trying this recipe for a while because it seemed complicated. That couldn't be further from the truth! It was really very easy, though a bit temperamental. The original post cites Rachel Ray as the original creator as published in Woman's Day magazine.
End of season pesto
I'm warming back up to Italian food. For awhile, nothing compared to the food I had in Florence, so I shied away from trying to perfect Italian at home. Luckily, J loves Italian style cuisine so we've dabbled in a few dishes (like Pizza Margherita and Eggplant Parmesan). We had a bumper crop of basil … Continue reading End of season pesto
Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
If you've seen Julie and Julia, then you know Beef Bourguignon can be so much more than just Beef Bourguignon. I can assure you, this dish is worth it. It is not a weeknight dish. It is not a leave it on the stove and forget it dish, but it is unfathomably delicious. Make this on a … Continue reading Julia Child’s Beef Bourguignon
Robert Irvine’s Eggplant Parmesan
I'm rather picky when it comes to Italian food. I blame my trip to Florence for spoiling Americanized Italian food for me forever. Luckily, there are a few recipes that measure up to my expectations and one of them is this delightful Eggplant Parmesan from the Food Network with a few modifications. Ingredients: eggplant, peeled … Continue reading Robert Irvine’s Eggplant Parmesan
Butternut Squash with Gruyère
You might have noticed I've been on quite a squash kick lately. I'm trying all kinds of different squash types and squash recipes and recently fell in love with this side dish from Shape.com with a few modifications. It's super easy to make. Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 11/2 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut … Continue reading Butternut Squash with Gruyère