Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
If I could eat this salad every single day for the rest of my life, without paying for all that goat cheese with thunder thighs, I would totally do it. Alas, it is not to be. I’ve heard “rumours” (I’m looking at you Theresa Albert) that cheese is supposed to be used as a condiment. …
I keep every copy of my Fine Cooking magazines because each issue is loaded with amazing recipes. This is one of my all time favorites. Just a couple of quick notes. We always double the sauce, because I’m a saucy girl. Second I don’t know what kind of super powered oven they use but the …
My mother is a FABULOUS cook. To eat a meal at her house is to love her forever. Just ask my friends. This week she took advantage of our incredible spring weather and hosted the seasons first BBQ. She pulled out her famous chicken and rib sauce for us. I’m glad she did because I …
You should definitely not make a meal out of this, but you might want to! It is that good. Slightly Addictive Bread Dip 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 tbsp grainy mustard 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 1/2 tsp each finely chopped fresh thyme and tarragon Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper …
I found this recipe on Pinterest but I didn’t have Amaretto. I really didn’t feel like turning this is into a $30 breakfast, so I rummaged through my liquor cabinet and voila….Frangelico. Close enough. I made this on a school morning. While it baked in the oven, I made school lunches so it’s not a …
I’ve been hesitant to embrace Indian food mostly because I’m not a big fan of curry. My husband and kids however LOVE Indian food and because I love them, I thought I’d give butter chicken a go. I had this recipe kicking around for years, tore out of some recipe book Carnation milk had put …
My husband is adventurous in the kitchen where I am not. So, when he pulled out a recipe he found for Naan bread, I raised an eyebrow. “Don’t we need a tandoori oven or something like that?” I said. “Pshaw” he says, “let’s try it.” I’m glad he did because it’s delicious. And it’s really …
Seriously? How did I not know about this contest from Canadian Beef? I’m a total beef lover. Actually lover doesn’t seem obsessive enough. I’m a beef STALKER. Prime rib, filet mignon, flank steak, and hamburgers call to me regularly. In fact, when I was pregnant with my second child I craved sweet tarts and beef. …
