The Best Roast Chicken – Ever!
Whether it’s a Sunday dinner or a weeknight meal, this roast chicken with potatoes is pure comfort food and a total crowd pleaser.
Category: Recipe
Blueberry Pie with Cinnamon Lattice Crust
Over the Labor Day Weekend I took one look at the fresh blueberries at the farmer’s market and I knew I had to make a pie. The berries jumbo-sized, sweet and ripe with flavor. Later that day, while searching for my favorite Pate Brisée recipe, I came across another wonderful recipe in the Silver Palate Cookbook, Blueberry Pie with Cinnamon Lattice Crust.
La Soeurette Guide: The Perfect Cheese Board
I have to admit I love a cheese board. So much so that I would easily swap dessert for cheese and bread. Add in a few tasty crackers, dried fruit and paté even better! I love putting out cheese for guests but it’s also as an easy dinner. I am also fascinated by pictures of pretty cheese boards. But after watching many videos and making even more cheese platters. Here are my tips for building the perfect cheese board.
Braised Pork Arrabbiata
I wanted to make something delicious and new, so I bought a frozen red wattle pig pork shoulder from Rustic Road Farm in Elburn, Wisconsin. I love to braise with my Le Creuset. This article from The New York Times was the basis of my recipe, but I made a few small changes. I used both fire roasted tomatoes from Whole Foods and a large can of San Marzano tomatoes. In addition, handfuls of Italian Parsley and fresh basil added depth and dimension.
Grandma Schmidlkofer’s Cherry Tarts
It was always my favorite dessert at my Grandma Schmidlkofer’s. When she asked me what I wanted for my birthday dessert, undoubtedly, it would be her amazing Cherry Tarts.
Peach, Blueberry and Lavender Preserves
Last summer, I decided to begin canning my own foods. Not only was it a ton of fun, but I had amazing little homemade gifts to share through the year with friends and family. One yummy recipe I want to share is Peach, Lavender and Blueberry Preserves.
Cedar Plank Salmon with Lemon & Herbs
I love cooking salmon on the grill and the cedar planks make it so easy. This recipe is from a blogger I regularly follow, Once Upon a Chef. Her recipes are easy and simple and just delicious.
Pimento Cheese Spread
A classic southern snack and appetizer that’s also perfect for game day. I grew up in New York but there are two southern snacks or appetizers I love. The first is cornmeal hush puppies with honey butter and the second is pimento cheese.
Debbie’s Garlic Parmesan Spread
The everything spread for summer corn. I have fond memories of fresh summer corn with this garlicky, parmesan spread. It’s more than addicting. As a teenager I would slather it on just about everything. Just make sure the whole household is eating it as it has generous amounts of garlic.
Kim’s Pickled Shrimp
My late friend Kim used to make her famous shrimp for parties and porch gatherings at her home near the beach. There is not a summer I can remember that she didn’t serve these tasty shrimp. A few years ago, at my bridal shower she finally shared the recipe. This weekend I made them in her honor as she was born on Father’s Day.
