Seared Filet with Mushroom Cream Sauce and a Giveaway!
**UPATE** The winner, as selected by Random.org, was comment 14 – Brad! Congrats to you! It is getting down to crunch time for Christmas and I know I have been getting some last moment gifts together for my friends and family. The folks at Omaha Steaks know how stressful this time of year can be and have offered me the chance to make the season a little tastier give one of my readers a $50 gift card! If you like steak, or you...
Butter Croissants
Ready for something a tad more advanced? It takes time to make, but it is SO worth it. I fell in love with croissant making a few semesters ago in my Laminated Dough class. Bread making is among my favorite things to do in the kitchen, but making laminated doughs (doughs with butter sandwiched between the layers) tops that. It takes time to make laminated dough and the process has taught me a lot about being patient in the...
Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie
Growing up we would go to Houston for Thanksgiving and spend it with my mom’s family. We would always have Thanksgiving dinner at my Aunt Ruby’s house, because she had the largest dining room, and the food was always spectacular. Of course, as a child all I was only interested in stuffing, rolls, macaroni and cheese, and pie. Yes, I have always been a carb addict! My Aunt Ruby’s pecan pie is the stuff of family...
Butterscotch Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
I’ve discussed inspiration here a few times, and I admit mine comes from the strangest places. This bit of inspiration hit in my local grocery store’s rather dismal bakery section. Let’s be honest, grocery store bakeries are bleak places stuffed with pre-fab cakes smothered with greasy icing, cookie pucks, and pies with what can best be described as watery crusts. So, right about now I bet your wondering where I...
Crunchy Baked Chicken with Orzo in White Wine Sauce
I love easy meals that look and taste like a million bucks. I can make this meal in thirty minutes or less, it tastes great, and it is nice enough for weeknight guests. Bonus! During the week I refuse to fry, so when I want something super crunchy I turn to my oven and panko bread crumbs. The Japanese deserve an award for creating these super-versatile crumbs. Not only do they add terrific crunch, they brown beautifully and make the...
