While I love a simple arugula salad dressed with a lemon vinaigrette, it’s nice to have a less tradition option in my repertoire. Snap Peas with Pancetta is the perfect salad for a light lunch or side to a heavier meal. Book: Barefoot Contessa How Easy […]
For every 100th recipe, I try to make something I’ve been dying to try or that looks like a challenge. I’ve known for months now that the 400th recipe was going to be Ina’s Mixed Berry Pavlova. It’s just such a beautiful dish and I’d […]
Wrote about my first time making Ina’s Homemade Chicken Stock and my love of these plastic containers on Cassandra’s Kitchen’s blog today! Check it out and order some for yourself during their Annual Container Sale! Book: Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Back to Basics, Foolproof, Make It […]
When Cooking for Jeffrey was announced, you knew that there were going to be a least one delicious roast chicken recipe. And Ina didn’t disappoint! Her Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken was the first recipe I tried and it was to die for. I’m not sure why […]
There are several dishes of Ina’s that I’ve been staring down for two years now, not looking forward to making them at all – Pear & Parsnip Gratin was one of them. I’m just not a huge fan of parsnips. I don’t mind when it […]
Hummus is one of my favorite healthy snacks, and Ina’s classic version from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is one of the best recipes. It’s probably the addition of Tabasco sauce for a little kick. Well, Ina takes it to the next level with this Spicy […]
Book: Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics Episode: Say It With Food Rating: 4/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store Bought Is Fine: Granola Good Ingredients: Honey Recipe on Food Network Online. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)
After settling on Clam Chowder for brunch this past weekend, I decided a salad would be the perfect second course. I absolutely love a baked brie, but always skipped this recipe because I wasn’t sure if I’d be able to find mâche. While it took […]
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