Is anyone else craving comfort food in a big way? For Valentine’s Day dinner we splurged with some fresh Santa Barbara Lobster which was amazing. While we tossed around ideas of what to serve with it I kept coming back to a restaurant we would eat at when I was a kid that served rice …
The older I get the more I am becoming a savory person especially when it comes to side dishes during the holidays. More often than not, I would rather fill my plate with the tasty sides than the protein that is the star of the meal. This recipe for creamed kale is no exception. I …
A reader reached out last month asking for my go-to recipe for creamy mashed potatoes. I was actually surprised that I had not posted a basic mashed potato recipe as I seriously love potatoes. I did the next best thing and whipped up a batch so I could get the recipe perfect. This is …
We love Julie at The Little Kitchen! If you do not know her, you need to make friends with her. Julie is one of the kindest and funniest food bloggers we have met. When she invited us to her Friendsgiving table this year we knew we had to bring this pumpkin caramelized onion gratin. …
Last weekend we decided to stay in town and slow down the fast pace. We took our time while making a wonderful dinner on Saturday. We drank bubbles, Lenny deboned a chicken and I made our favorite Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin. It was the perfect way to enjoy an evening. This recipe is really great, and …
I do not do weekly prep. I have a general idea of what we will eat each day. That often changes after I hit the market and see what is fresh and exciting. I, also, do not mind spending an hour at the end of the day making something good to enjoy for dinner. It …
Thanksgiving would not be the same without serving a classic green bean casserole. I have always loved a good green bean casserole. You know the kind I am talking about, soupy, rich, and creamy with those toasty little onions on top! This recipe is a remake of the classic Thanksgiving green bean casserole. I decided …
We have been loving corn this season. In fact, we are going to be sad when corn season comes to an end. Why does it taste so much better than the past few years? I mean it has been really juicy, crisp and flavorful this year. During one of our corn eating sessions, I remembered …