Creamy, cheesy, and piping hot, macaroni and cheese is a nostalgic classic for a reason—and when you need something hearty, this baked noodle casserole recipe should be your go-to.BUT, it’s a little different – unique. It’s got the the cozy creaminess we all CRAVE from mac n’ cheese. BUT, it’s also got crunch and a…
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Meatloaf is sort of like an American classic comfort food. Kind of like steak and potatoes, Mac n’ Cheese, and grilled cheese with a tomato sandwich – oh and a burger on a squishy bun. This recipe for meatloaf, though, takes a slightly different direction from the tradition: spicy jalapeño ketchup, fresh cilantro, and cheddar…
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Fish En Papillote. Don’t you feel fancy just saying it? Despite what its elegant name might suggest, this method of baking fish in parchment paper packets is one of the easiest, most foolproof methods to cook fish. Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for “in paper” and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside of a…
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When the doctor calls – or when the sickie 😷 calls the doctor – I DELIVER just what the doctor 👩🏼⚕️ ordered! Well, after all, I AM a doctor! Once again, chicken soup was in order. This time, freshly dried rosemary from Valerie’s garden and kitchen, was added to the broth for an aroma and…
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While the texture of tapioca was never my favorite, I grew up with an amazing “pudding” recipe for breakfast.The flavor and aroma was so incredibly delicious, I was able to forgive my parents and bow down to my mother for her superwoman skills in the kitchen, not only to disguise the slimy little beads, but…
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Typically, meatloaf tends to be composed of beef and or pork – a little tomato paste or catsup, some cracker crumbs, and cheese. It’s great – good comfort food. But, the same variation (even if you add bacon) can get a little mundane.At the same time, turkey tends to be too dry for a loaf…
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Most often our strongest memories are associated with tastes and smells. After all, the olfactory senses are located quite nearly on top of the brain, and are also connected to the way we taste at the back of the throat and tongue. Texture, thus, plays into the memory market as well.This is why the aroma…
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Some years ago, a girlfriend of mine suggested the most fabulous party appetizer on earth – it was a creamy corn and green chile dip, to be served with tortilla chips. Simplicity trumps everything here: three ingredients and a whole lot of flavor. It’s always been a hit! So, I decided to make a meal…
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My idea of comfort food is often quite different from that of others: Brussels sprouts, kale chips, almond butter…yes, it seems odd. However, when I do think back to my childhood, I fondly remember Mom’s homemade cornbread. She made it with yogurt, something rather unique, and quite wonderful. We often had tacos and chili on…
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It had been a while since we’d cooked together. We couldn’t take it any more. We had to get in to the kitchen. We had to get sloppy, make a mess…and spice things up a little! Picadillo is one of the great dishes of the Cuban diaspora: a soft, fragrant stew of ground beef and…
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