A holiday meal is a time to bring on your best with lots of flavor and worry about the calories later. That’s where the blue cheese comes in; it is heavenly in this gratin. This dish makes a wonderful rich side at the holiday table, but it is also a vegetarian dish that can be […]
Category Archives: Food Pairings
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Sep
Sep
Baked squash is a must on every holiday buffet. This recipe took a bit of fussing with; our first attempt the grain was too large. When we combined all of the ingredients with the quinoa everything came together beautifully. The earthiness of the grain and mushrooms with the sweetness of the cranberries was what we […]
30
Sep
Sep
What’s the one compliment you want when everyone has finished a meal? For me it satisfied, and this chowder is so satisfying. It’s richly flavored broth takes its color from the paprika and it cooks the potatoes, corn and salmon to perfection. Make this chowder anytime you want to look around the table and know […]
26
Jun
Jun
Olaiya adapted this recipe from a braised version that she created. It is extremely successful as a stew and the peanut butter is a wonderful surprise. My dad had a stand by stew recipe that he brought from Arkansas that fills my childhood memories. This recipe feels so sophisticated when I compare the two in […]
26
Jun
Jun
Can you ever have enough tomato soup recipes? On those cold, rainy winter days nothing satisfies me like tomato soup and grilled cheese. Well, this recipe and pairing takes it to a new level. The toast and cheese are on top of the soup and the soup has texture. The fennel in this soup is […]