There’s always leftover cranberry sauce after Thanksgiving. I like to use the extra on French toast. It’s also good on top of baked brie. RECIPE 12 oz bag of fresh cranberries 3/4 c orange juice 1/4 tsp orange zest 1/4 c water 1 c sugar (I go equal opportunity: 1/2 white, 1/2 brown sugar) 1 …
You can call them sweet potato mashed potatoes if you want. I do, even though it’s redundant. RECIPE 6 medium sweet potatoes or yams 1 stick butter, melted 1/2 c milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon sea salt, coarsely ground ground pepper 1. Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into cubes. 2. Place in a pot with …
My grandpap on my Dad’s side was a chef at the K & K in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. I never got to know him, but his sister told me she’d walk by the kitchen in the morning while they were serving breakfast. There was a window in the back where she would watch him cook. He …
I use this salsa for a bunch of things, like black bean and cheese enchiladas or roasted chicken tacos. I’ll serve it with chips or on top of omelets in the morning. Queso fresco is a nice garnish. This is a pretty simple recipe. The key is roasting everything before you blend it, so you …
Balsamic Reduction RECIPE 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 T honey 1 T lemon juice Optional: 1 clove of garlic, smashed (remove at the end) 1/4 tsp chili paste Every balsamic is different, so you’ll have to taste for sweetness. Combine all ingredients and reduce over moderate/low heat until it coats the back of a spoon. …
