Dinner Party
I had my first indoor dinner with my mom in about two years! It was a special night with some really special food! We started with Cauliflower-Kale Soup with Toasted Pine Nuts, from Amanda Haas, and later enjoyed this Halibut with Asparagus and Brown-Buttered…
That’s a lot to say. Three-Ingredient Chocolate Mousse with Salty Rice Krispies-Hazelnut Crackle. But, it’s accurate! This recipe, from Chrissy Teigen, was super-easy, and a nice make-ahead treat, but didn’t offer the “wow factor” I desired. Details below. Rating: B How to make it…
After last night’s Warm Brussels-Sprout Dip, I served up a big hearty bowl of Real Simple’s Turkey-Pumpkin Chili! It was a lovely meal to have outside on a chilly night in front of a roaring fire. Details below! Rating: B+ How to make it…
To continue with my husband’s birthday menu, and to go alongside the amazing Steak au Poivre, I put together these Brown Butter Hasselback Yams, from Real Simple magazine! If you want something fun to look at and to eat, check out this recipe below!…
Summer has begun and with the season comes all the simple, light, and refreshing dishes! This Peach Caprese salad from the Magnolia Table cookbook was just perfect for a low-key Father’s Day (social distancing) get together! Details below! Rating: A+ How to make it…
By now, it should be obvious that I’m a flavor junkie. And, I’m pretty sure Chrissy Teigen and I have the same flavor palate. All of her decadent meals are right up my alley, which is why I looked to her for our special…
Who doesn’t love garlic and bread?! And, don’t worry, putting them over pasta is not just for Mac’ & Cheese anymore! Try this Mom Uptown Original Recipe for Pasta with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Asparagus. Scale the recipe to use up any leftover bread, or…
This dish can hang around my house holiday, or not, any day of the week. So far, Ina Garten’s Cook Like a Pro cookbook does not disappoint! I will definitely be making this again! Details below. Rating: A How to make it an A+:…
Short ribs are meant for special occasions! The time and energy that goes into something that is so (expensive) beautiful and delicious makes it bigger than an everyday meal! These Miso-Tomato Braised Short Ribs were the stars of our New Year! Details on this…
Aren’t scallops just lovely? When I was getting this dish together, and later consuming, I could not stop thinking about how much of a joy scallops are to cook and eat. Effortless, but so, so delicious. This recipe for Pan-Seared Scallops with Melted Leeks,…
