I grew up in a small town with limited resources for going out, which meant a home cooked meal was always on the table. There weren’t any options for take-out or delivery either. I do have a memory of going to a cigarette smoke-filled restaurant with big red vinyl booths. It was a restaurant in …
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Most likely if you come to our house for dinner and meat is being served, this recipe for Duck Fat Smashed Roasted Potatoes will also be on the table. Oh my god, do I love these potatoes or what! They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The best of both potato worlds. Inspired …
I am excited to share this recipe for Roasted Kabocha with Tahini Dressing. It pairs really well with a roasted turkey or even grilled pork tenderloin. The fruit-forward flavors of dark cherry and hints of floral undertones in this wine pair well with the dense and rich kabocha squash. The slightly acidic pomegranates and the …
We are all about roasting vegetables. We tossed out steaming a few years back when we discovered the caramelized richness that happens when a vegetable is roasted. The natural sugars turn a rich golden color and add amazing flavor. This is a super simple recipe for Roasted Broccoli. I use to hate broccoli, or maybe I …
Hasselback potatoes are a regular guest at our dinner table. Lenny really enjoys making them and I let him run with it. This thrills me! This recipe was developed out of the love of the potato, and all things creamy. We turned his traditional Hasselbacks into Scalloped Hasselback Potatoes. This recipe is part of the …
If I had to pick a last meal, it would be these Roasted Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes. This recipe is creamy, zippy, and garlicky; it is definitely a new favorite of ours. We are potato people over at Chez Us, but usually it is our everyday version but still delicious. When I want to …