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Pepin Potatoes {aka Smashed Potatoes}
We affectionately call these “Pepins.” Jacques Pepin has shared many wonderful recipes with the world, but these potatoes were a gift to us all. Baby Yukon Gold Potatoes braised in buttery chicken broth, then gently ‘smashed’ and allowed to caramelize in the pan.
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Cajun Corn Chowder {Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration}
Cajun Corn Chowder. We celebrated Mardi Gras with a Fat Tuesday Party at the office today. Did you know Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” in French? Yep. Here are a few more Mardi Gras Fun Facts that I learned today.
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Fish Chowder {and a Fish! story}
Fish Chowder served in Bread Bowls. <—- click here for Bread Bowl recipe. I approached the seafood counter at Whole Foods without a plan. Which is often how it goes. I’m looking for the fish to speak to me. Someone to stand out in the crowd. On this day, the cod did more than speak….they sang to me.
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Cod & Potatoes Poached in Milk {atop a Scotch Egg Sauce}
Cod & Potatoes Poached in Milk {atop a Scotch Egg Sauce}. The day started with a ‘fresh as can be’ 1 1/2 lb. cod fillet. No plan for it, just a piece of fish too good to pass up. What I was craving, quickly became my motivation for making this dish. What I was craving, would be made from the leftovers. I set out on a mission to find the right recipe, that the next day, would beg to be turned into…Fish Chowder. This brilliant non-plan to accommodate my craving, almost went very wrong.
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Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes
From THE moment I tasted these Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes I knew. I knew we would become very close. These potatoes and I. The Parmesan cheese creates a crispy coating on the tender well seasoned potatoes. Heavenly really.
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Blackened Chicken Pot Pie
Blackened Chicken Pot Pie. Because sometimes you need to step outside your comfort zone. I offered two choices for dinner. Would you like Pasta with Blackened Chicken or Chicken Pot Pie? The response, Yes. And the Blackened Chicken Pot Pie was born.
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Sage Roasted Chicken & Sausage {with Potatoes & Onions}
Lemony Thyme is certainly a favorite herb around here, but her sister Sage is a close second. I love this recipe from Nigella Lawson for Sage and Onion Roasted Chicken & Sausage. We’ve lightly adapted it to use boneless chicken breasts, turkey sausages, and we include potatoes to round out the dish.
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Herbed Mashed Potatoes
Tips on Making Great Mashed Potatoes The type of potato is a matter of personal preference, we often make mashed out of bakers, all types work. Plan on a 1/2 lb. per person. Peel them or not, depends on whether you want a rustic or smooth finish. Cut them or not, the key is they need to be similar in size for consistent cooking time. If you peel them, cover them in cold water right away. Then drain them right before cooking and add fresh water (this gets rid of excess starch). Boil them gently until just fork tender (stick a fork in one, you should be able to lift it out…
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Rosemary, Parmesan & Paprika Oil Roasted Potatoes
I received a text message yesterday…four magic words “I’ve got dinner covered.” Maple-Brined Grilled Pork Chops, spinach salad, and a baked potato to share. All from Fridge/Pantry ingredients. I was so inspired that I took our one baking potato and showed it some love. Rosemary, Parmesan & Paprika Oil Roasted Potatoes. We’re in the middle of another Eat Out of the Fridge/Pantry Week at our house. If this is the first time you’ve heard me use that phrase, here is a simple explanation of how we arrived at this point. Back to back weeks of recipe creating, holiday cooking, and reckless abandon for anything that resembled sensible eating. When you open the refrigerator and you can’t tell…
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New England Clam Chowder
As kids growing up, when we went out to a restaurant, what we ordered was routine (thank goodness I outgrew that phase). Even though Mom had it memorized and could have easily ordered for us, from as early as I can remember she insisted we order our own meal (and take our elbows off the table). The server would take our drink order first, mine was always Ginger Ale. Then they’d come back and take our meal order, mine was always a Grilled Cheese Sandwich and a cup of Clam Chowder. Always. When you grow up in New England, it’s not a matter of whether Clam Chowder is the ‘soup of the day’….it will always be on the menu.
