Crazy times call for comforting foods! Made this dish last night in honor of St. Patrick's Day, but don't save it for just this holiday; Shepherd's pie is good every day - Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1/2 yellow onion, chopped 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) white mushrooms, chopped 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/3 lbs ground beef … Continue reading Shepherd’s Pie
This lasagna will change your life! Not really traditional yet totally "comfortable". This twist on a classic uses pan roasted chicken, portobello mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach in a white cream sauce as well as fresh pasta sheets. I guarantee your diners will be pleasantly surprised by the creative combination of flavors and unique … Continue reading Tuscan Lasagna
Comfort food - lightened up! And better yet, your crock pot does all the hard work. Easy to prep, beautiful to serve and delicious to eat. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Feeds 6 - 8, great left over! cooking spray 4 cups low sodium chicken stock 1, 15oz can fire roasted crushed tomatoes 1, 15oz can cannellini beans, … Continue reading Tuscan Kale and Sausage Stew
Somewhere on this blog, there already exists a recipe for individual chicken pot pies! The following recipe will be very similar in many ways, however what makes this twist unique is that it presents as one large pie that you serve family style! It's complete with all the trimmings you'd find on your holiday dinner … Continue reading Family Style Chicken Pot Pie
I woke up this morning to snow falling yet again... and the first thing I thought of was French Onion Soup!? This is how my foodie mind works lol; the colder the weather, the greater my cravings for comfort foods like this rich, cheesy and flavorful classic! Ingredients: 6 bowls of soup 1/2 cup unsalted butter 3 … Continue reading Fabulous French Onion Soup
If you grew up on the East Coast in the eighties, you may recall the original Dunkin' Donuts commercials, with the mustached man hobbling around saying, "It's time to make the donuts"! For some strange reason, whenever I make risotto, I can't help but recite the same mantra in my head, substituting, "It's time to make … Continue reading Risotto with Pancetta and Leeks
