Mushroom Stuffed Shells are made with porcini, cremini, and shiitake mushrooms and three cheeses. Baked just right to get crispy edges on the cheese. Anyone who likes mushrooms will enjoy this vegetarian dinner. This is not a recipe for my mom. She doesn’t like mushrooms, of any type, well except for those paper thin…
Recipes
Lobster Thermidor
Lobster Thermidor is a French dish made with fresh tender lobster in a cream sauce, baked in lobster shells and topped with gruyere cheese. Want people to talk about your next dinner party for months? Maybe even years? I’ve got a recipe for you. Where did I get the idea to make Lobster Thermidor?…
Chicken Parmesan – Better than a Restaurant
With tender chicken, crispy breading, and a browned cheesy topping, this chicken parmesan you can make at home is better than anything from a restaurant. It’s a bold claim, I know. But there is no chicken parmesan that will ever taste better than making this recipe at home. Look, I enjoy going out to…
Beef Bourguignon (French Beef Stew)
Beef bourguignon is a stew made with beef braised in red wine. Originally a peasant food from the Burgundy countryside, this dish became one of the classics of French haute cuisine. Hi there, I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. With the holidays coming up, I’ve been gravitating toward warm cozy recipes that can…
Cod with Roasted Green Onions and Pistachio
Pan-seared cod with roasted green onions, potatoes, and broccoletti, topped with chopped pistachios, is easy, healthy, and just a little fancy. Before we get to the recipe, some pre-Thanksgiving trivia: Did you guys know there are an estimated 25,000 wild turkeys in Massachusetts? While no one knows for sure if the Pilgrims actually ate…
Chicken Paprikash with Dumplings
Hungarian braised chicken with smoked paprika in a sour cream sauce is served over homemade dumplings. Picture the scene. It’s a summer night in Budapest, the Paris of the East. Smells much better than actual Paris. Temperature in the low 80’s. You’re sitting in the enclosed dining room of a boat, on your Danube…
Swiss Alps Mac and Cheese
Swiss Alps Mac and Cheese, made with gruyere, raclette, and fontina, has all the flavors of classic alpine fondue. Enjoy this baked pasta with white wine and Swiss chocolate! For my birthday this year, Jonathan took me to a fondue restaurant. Jonathan really likes cheese, and he suggests putting it on almost everything I…
Fried Wild Rice with Hazelnuts and Kale
Fried Wild Rice with Hazelnuts and Kale is a tasty and elegant side that goes well with poultry, fish, or meat. Perfect for serving a crowd during the holidays. Hi folks, Can you believe it’s already almost Thanksgiving? This year has definitely flown by for me. I made the decision to start this blog…
Beef Sukiyaki with Pan Fried Tofu
Beef Sukiyaki is a Japanese hotpot dish with steak and vegetables simmered in a sweet sauce, served over noodles, and topped with pan fried tofu. Hey guys, There’s something new on the blog. I have an e-mail sign-up! If you’re on a computer, look at the right side of the screen. Underneath my picture,…
Engagement Chicken
Engagement Chicken, an herb roast chicken, has that magical home-cooked goodness that will make your sweetheart fall for you all over again. This post was originally published on October 25, 2017 and updated on January 21, 2019. Friends, I have some news to share. Jonathan and I are engaged. In my post last week, I…