Today is MEATLESS MONDAY! On a cold day there is nothing better than a hot soup. Today I made my honey mushroom soup with creamy goat cheese and a shot of sherry at the end. We love our little fungi friends because they are so filling. I hope you get the chance to enjoy this delicious creamy soup… Continue reading
We are now in the middle of the Fall season! Apple picking is in full swing here in southern New Jersey and it’s time to use up some of our bounty! These Pork Chop with Brandy-Maple Apples are a great way to use fresh picked apples… Continue reading
This hearty soup is a typical Latin American soup. It’s really just beef & potato soup but with a Latin flair! My mother-in-law used to make a similar soup for my oldest son when he was a little boy. She would serve everyone a big bowl but would put his in a blender and smooth it out…oh, so good! Sometimes I just wanted mine puréed too! But either way it’s comforting, warm and very hearty for a cool day such as today… Continue reading
Meatlovers beware! This recipe is to die for! I ordered this Porterhouse steak 21 days ago and asked my butcher to dry-age it until I came to pick it up…It was pricey but oh so worth it! What a beautiful steak. If you ever get a chance I really recommend asking your butcher for dry-aged cuts. Anything from 14-21 days is perfect. Searing all that flavor using intense heat and topping with caramelized onions…so good..you don’t need to go to a steak house for this one… Continue reading
This Lasagna is out of this world as Linda and her boys can attest to. My hubby says it’s the best Lasagna he’s ever had and I for one love to eat it. It’s not the easiest lasagna to make but it is the best I’ve ever made. I always make it after I’ve made a traditional Bolognese. This is the perfect dish for a cold Sunday afternoon when you just feel like cooking… Continue reading
This weather calls for a warm dessert…this Pear & Apple Crisp is just the ticket! When it’s in the oven, the aroma pulls everyone into the kitchen…serve up a plate and chat away! It’s great alone or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream… Continue reading
On our first afternoon in London we visited Taylor & Walker’s Silver Cross Whitehall Pub located in the heart of London right off of Trafalgar Square. We were so excited to eat our first ‘English’ meal! We chose a British Classic – Steak & Ale Pie. They describe this pie on the menu as “A British classic with a Taylor Walker spin! 100% British beef, slow cooked in our rich 1730 pale ale gravy encased in crisp pastry. Served with mashed potatoes, fresh seasonal vegetables and a jug of gravy.” Each pie was individually sized and so hearty and flavorful…
When we got home this classic made it to this week’s menu. A larger pie feeds a whole family. Everyone thought it tasted rich & hearty. The end result: Delicious! Continue reading
Mystery Menu Course OneHeidi and I love to go to restaurants! In fact, many times we recreate the food we enjoy in restaurants and serve it to our families as we’ve already shown you in some of our previous posts such as Mushroom & Sausage Risotto, Classic Shrimp Scampi, Springtime Sangria, Crab Cake Sandwiches and Herb Roasted Marinated Chicken. In tribute to the many wonderful restaurants we visit we are adding a new series to our blog: Restaurant Review. In this series Heidi and I will review a restaurant that we have visited and share our feedback with you!
To start off the series I will be sharing some fabulous restaurants that my husband and I visited during our recent vacation in London, England and Paris, France. This first restaurant, OKA Gastronomia Franco-Brasileira is located at 28 rue de la tour D’Auvergne 75009 Paris. Less than a mile walk from our Hotel, the Marriott Ambassador, we traversed the streets of Paris enjoying the beautiful architecture and lively crowds to get to this French-Brazilian restaurant… Continue reading
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