Confused by the title? Me too. Let’s take this one step at a time. Homemade chicken stock and broth is one of most versatile ingredients one will come in contact with in day to day cooking. Not only is it great for a quick batch of soup when somebody has a wittle bewwy ache, but… Continue reading Homemade Chicken Stock Broth Recipe
Chinese Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
I love Chinese food. I have many childhood memories of a lazy Sunday with my family complete with Chinese take out for dinner. Unfortunately, my husband does not share my affinity, so I don’t get to eat it too often anymore. That is probably just as well, since for the most part the food is… Continue reading Chinese Barbecue Baby Back Ribs
Trying out Tiramisu Cake
So, Tiramisu Cake. Really, I could take or leave Tiramisu for the most part. I think by now most people know that Tiramisu means “pick me up” in Italian because it is often eaten in Italy as an afternoon snack that provides a nice jolt of caffeine from the espresso drenched ladyfingers. If you didn’t… Continue reading Trying out Tiramisu Cake
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
I think by now hummus is so mainstream that everyone knows how delicious and healthy it can be. That said, not all hummus is created equal. I have had some unbelievable hummus and I have also had some stuff labeled hummus that should be embarrassed by itself. For a while I was content to eat… Continue reading Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Trying out Coq au Vin
This was my first attempt at Coq au Vin, and quite honestly, it may have been the first time I have eaten Coq au Vin. I cannot recall ever ordering it in a restaurant. This was a recipe from Anthony Bourdain’s Les Halles Cookbook: Strategies, Recipes, and Techniques of Classic Bistro Cooking and it was… Continue reading Trying out Coq au Vin
The Ultimate Turkey Meatball Sandwich
I have made these turkey meatballs many many times, they are a family favorite. In fact, I have even posted about them on this blog before, you can find the post here. I go into more detail about how I prepare them in my previous post. What you need to know about these meatballs is… Continue reading The Ultimate Turkey Meatball Sandwich
Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Cake
Hubby was the one who suggested the flourless chocolate cake and volunteered us to make it. So, the night before our Seder, 11PM rolls around and there is no flourless chocolate cake. There is only me watching TV and husband drinking scotch and playing online poker. Guess who ended up making this cake all by… Continue reading Flourless Strawberry Chocolate Cake
The Best Cinnamon Rolls
Oh buttery sugary cinnamon roll, how I love thee. I have been making various versions of you for a long time, but have never been fully satisfied. Until now! I have finally made a cinnamon roll that I am pleased with. It is by far the best cinnamon roll that I have ever produced. And… Continue reading The Best Cinnamon Rolls
Tortilla Triangles Snack
This is just a quick lunch that I put together for myself on a day off from work, and it turned out delicious. I also think this would be a great hors d’oeurve or appetizer to serve at a party. I had some flour tortillas leftover in the fridge, so I topped it with some… Continue reading Tortilla Triangles Snack
Truffle Chocolate Brownies
I made these brownies for no good reason, except that I wanted some brownies. I seemed to be seeing brownies everywhere I turned and they were always saying “make me”. So, I did. There are tons of brownie recipes out there, and I wanted to try something new that I had never made. I found… Continue reading Truffle Chocolate Brownies