Coconut Shrimp in Orange Sauce. Fresh. Fried. Sweet. Savory. The gang’s all here to please you. Although this recipe takes a little effort, it brings a big payoff with delicious flavors. Coconut Shrimp in Orange Sauce Coconut Shrimp & Salad Canola oil or vegetable oil One pound shrimp 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon coarse […]
Oven Baked BBQ Pork Ribs. On a rainy day in Seattle, you can hear the raindrops fall upon the outdoor barbecue. To make things feel better and cozier and yummier, make these slow-cooked ribs and have friends over and play games. Or skip the friends and the games and just eat ribs. Oven Baked BBQ […]
Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce. Does spinach get lost in the back of your refrigerator? Perhaps it’s time to just give in and make it cheesy and buttery and try for salads again next week. Chicken and Spinach Lasagna With White Wine Alfredo Sauce Makes about 8 servings. Preheat oven to […]
Breaded Pork Chops With Fresh Sage Gravy. Once you grow sage in your garden, there’s pretty much no room for anything else. They are hearty plants that are thick and full of beautiful sage leaves in no time but even if you don’t happen to have a monstrous sage bush in your garden, you can […]
Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy. What does one do after a television appearance? I suppose one writes about meatballs. One can never go wrong with meatballs. Well, unless, you know, one is feeding vegans or something like that. Gruyère Filled Meatballs with Red Wine Mushroom Gravy Preheat oven to 350°F. Gruyère Filled Meatballs 3/4 […]
How to Cook Steak Today, we shall learn to cook a steak inside. We shall make it with butter. And wine. And butter. How to Cook Steak Makes four servings. Preheat oven to 425°F. 4 filet mignon steaks Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup butter 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced […]
As our family has steered farther and farther away from fast food, one of our favorite take-outs has become Teriyaki Chicken and Basmati Rice. If you’ve been to enough teriyaki restaurants or store delis, you know that not all teriyakis are created equal. It’s such a treat to be able to create our favorite take-out […]
There are some recipes that we probably shouldn’t know how to make from scratch, like Fettuccine Alfredo sauce. Alas, it is my joy to bring them to you even so. You know, for special occasions. I begged a restaurant waitress to ask the chef for this recipe and, somehow, I walked out with a list […]
It’s a snow day here in the Seattle area & that calls for homemade Spaghetti Sauce. I’m thinking about hopping onto a sled later. Or maybe I’ll just write about food. Or maybe I’ll open the B&B for snacks & coffee to the people waiting on the side of the freeway for Snoqualmie Pass to […]
Tater Tot Casserole. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who adored church potlucks. She really couldn’t decide which she loved best, hugs from snuggly grandmas, or their comforting dishes that sat upon the potluck table. One dish always stood out in the crowd, okay, maybe two. The first was blackberry crumble bars. […]
Goat Stuffed Pig with Pear Pan Gravy. Thanksgiving is for Turkey, Christmas is for Fancy A guest post by Libbie Summers – Culinary Producer, Food & Prop Stylist, Recipe Development, Writer Even though my hog farming grandparents had a ham on the Thanksgiving table, the star of the show was always a turkey. The Thanksgiving […]
When I started making Baked Eggs, I had only seen pictures of them. I’d never tried them but they looked so delicious, that I finally gave them a whirl. They are easy to make once you learn the secret. Today, I’m sharing the secret. Because I love you. Baked Eggs Makes enough for 6 servings. […]
How to Make Bacon and Potato Roses. Every once in a while, I stop moving and look into the nothingness with a sparkle in my eye. My family and others who know me well know this means something is about to happen. The only unknown is how crazy the results will be. I like to […]
There’s just something about meals like these Individual Chicken Cottage Pies that are served in single servings that make one feel special. These individual buttery, sage chicken pies are a cozy treat that your family will appreciate after a long day of being lost in the crowds. Individual Chicken Cottage Pies With Sage 3 tablespoons […]
General Tso’s Chicken. “Tso” is pronounced “sow”. The same family favorite from your favorite Chinese restaurant, only now you’re the chef. General Tso’s Chicken Sauce 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or Chicken Better Than Bouillon 1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce […]
Meet the dinner that knocked Joey Fatone off his feet… saucy balls. Once upon a time, a food writer ordered a burger at a restaurant. She fell in love. She had to go home and recreate the burger. But then she was too busy. And then the restaurant closed. And she was sad. So sad […]
Lasagna With White Wine Sauce is the perfect cozy dinner for a cold night. Lasagna With White Wine Sauce Makes 10-12 servings. Preheat oven to 375°F. 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 pound country sausage Sea salt Coarse ground pepper 1 pound ground turkey, ground chicken, or 80% or leaner ground […]
When I was little and we went to Mexican restaurants, I always thought that the people who ordered chicken fajitas were crying out for attention. The waiter or waitress would bring their platter of sizzling fajita goodies to the table and everyone would stop talking to watch the presentation of the noisy dish. Maybe deep […]
Nothing warms the tummy and starts the school year off like old-fashioned homemade Old-Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese. Cheesy goodness. Old-Fashioned Macaroni & Cheese Makes 6-8 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 1 pound pasta (penne, shells, or macaroni all work well) 2 cups pasta water 2 cups heavy cream 6 eggs 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1/4 […]
Pizza sauce might seem too difficult to make or too much work for what it’s worth but I’m here to tell you that it is, indeed, neither of these. Also, it’s so pretty. How to Make Pizza Sauce Preheat the oven to 500°F 3 medium tomatoes, cut in quarters 1/2 medium sweet onion, cut in […]
Easy Fried Chicken and a Graduation. This week was Dotter’s graduation. I am excited to see the professional’s shot of this one. Finding the kids we know in my copy is like playing Where’s Waldo. Besides the graduates tossing their caps in the air to celebrate, there were grad parties throughout the town. Parents went […]
Tailgate Ham Sliders are the perfect recipe for your party and they start with the world’s most delicious dinner rolls. Tailgate Ham Sandwiches Makes 12 sliders. Preheat oven to 350°F. 12 King’s Hawaiian Rolls 4 oz cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped 1 1/2 pounds Black Forest sliced or shredded ham (not honey […]
Mini Corn Dogs. Hello, my name is Deanna and I own a deep fryer. There, I said it. Truth be told, I try not to get too carried away with grease dipped goods but football season is the time. Let’s make some cutie mini corn dogs! Mini Corn Dogs Makes 70 mini corn dogs. Preheat […]
Breaded Turkey Onion Burgers. There are just a few sniffs you can sniff that call you to dinner faster than fried onions. One time when I was making these simple, delicious burgers a neighbor showed up at my doorstep asking what I was making that smelled so darn good. It was nothing fancy. Just a […]
Snow on the Mountain Dinner Party. When I was about 10 years old, our pastor’s wife changed our Christmas dinners forever by introducing us to the Snow on the Mountain Dinner Party. I’ve heard this is a popular dinner in the Midwest; but, our home has had the blessing of introducing Snow on the Mountain to […]
I present thee with glorious Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes. The queen bee of hors d’ oeuvres. The most delicious and easiest of recipes that ever hit a smörgåsbord table. I am almost ashamed that I have teased about this being a secret recipe for 30 years. Bacon Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Preheat oven to 350°F. Makes […]
This Breakfast Sub Sandwich is a super fun breakfast idea for when you have overnight guests. Breakfast Sub Sandwich Makes about 12 servings. 1 four-foot loaf of French bread (or two two-feet loves with one end trimmed off so they can be pushed together) 1 stick of unsalted butter 1/2 pound high-quality cheddar cheese, thinly […]
This chicken pot pie is one of my most popular family recipes… and it’s about to make you popular with those you love. Chicken Pot Pie Serves about 6 people. Preheat oven to 375°F. 1 recipe for Basic Pie Crust 1 medium russet or Yukon gold potato, peeled & diced 1 1/2 -2 pounds chicken legs, […]
How to Cook a Turkey and Stuffing. There are too many videos of turkeys gone wrong to count. If you’re nervous about roasting a turkey for the first time, I think you might appreciate how easy it really is to do. See the charts below for defrosting and roasting times. How to Cook a Turkey […]
Parmesan meatloaf is just the answer. the only thing that warms the soul on a cold, stormy evening is comfort food and family. It’s easy to make and is even more flavorful the next day, making it the perfect meatloaf sandwich. Parmesan Meatloaf Makes about 6 servings. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2 1/2 pounds ground beef, […]
Baked Chimichangas. Many years ago I worked for a bank. I did not fit in. Every night when the tellers went to their adding machines, my skin would crawl as they clicked away. I was not a good balancer. I am detailed about artsy-fartsy things and relationships but not so much in others. Lord knows […]
Taco Quiche. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was dragged to brunch. Brunch was scary for the little girl because it meant two things. One, it meant that two meal opportunities were condensed down to one meal opportunity. This was not a good thing for the little foodie blogger in the […]
A Lovely Cozy Fall Tea. I just love fall! As I write this, the weather is sunshiny with a touch of fall crispiness – perfect! Last weekend we hosted a fall tea at The Old Hen. It was so fun to host for these ladies. They were hilarious. Yes, I do hear what people talk […]
I’ve learned from studying Julia’s show and her different cookbooks there are a few different versions of her Boeuf Bourguignon. The size of the beef cuts varies, the cooking time, carrots or no carrots; but, no matter what, I promise it will turn out amazing. My version is close to the original but updated. I’ve […]
UPDATE: Hi! In honor of the HBO series Julia… aren’t you just loving it so much? Me too. In fact, I’ve already gulped down the whole first season. Anyhow, I’ll be remaking some of Julia’s recipes (including this one) soon. When I first posted these, I was new to cooking from scratch (clearly). I didn’t […]
