Monthly Archives: November 2014

Short And Sweet. Dark Chocolate, Whisky And Black Salt Tarts.

Sweet and super rich, these Dark Chocolate, Whisky And Black Salt Tarts are not for the casual chocolate lover. Crisp pastry shells are filled with an intense ganache laced with whisky. The black salt is not only visually striking, but … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Recipe Ideas

Need some recipe ideas for Thanksgiving or an upcoming Holiday feast? You can check out this post that has some really good turkey side dishes such as Green Beans With Shaved Parmesan, a rich Brussels Sprout Gratin, Classic Make Ahead … Continue reading

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Beefy Nacho Soup

I thought you might get a kick out of these shoes. I’d love a pair of the cd playing ones. Okay friends, walk this way on over to today’s recipe for Beefy Nacho Soup. It’s super easy to make and … Continue reading

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Ultimate Oreo Peanut Butter Cup Brownies. Stargroves On The Stereo And A CD Giveaway!

ZOMG! These brownies! I’ve made Insane Oreo Peanut Butter Brownie Cupcakes and a Mini Cupcake version. Then there were the PB Cup Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies (made into sundaes!) Today’s recipe is also outrageous, but gets the ‘Ultimate’ … Continue reading

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Cheesy Tortellini Bake. New Music From Johanna Glaza.

This Cheesy Tortellini Bake is a lovely dish full of contrasting textures. A mix of tortellini and broccoli is coated in a creamy, smoky cheese sauce, then topped with even more cheese and a crispy topping of panko crumbs. It’s … Continue reading

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Slow Cooker Asian Pot Roast. New Music From AViVAA.

Asian flavors give pot roast a fun twist in this easy slow cooker recipe. Happy Friday! Slow Cooker Asian Pot Roast Ingredients: 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth 2 tsp minced fresh ginger 4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 1/2 … Continue reading

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Short And Sweet. Easy Cream Cheese And Fruit Danish.

Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast? Try these easy danishes. All you do is use convenient, flaky crescent roll dough, fill it with a lemon-laced cream cheese filling and top with your favorite jam. Only 15 minutes in the … Continue reading

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Chili Beef Corn Bread Casserole. Listening To Lost Woods.

I had a Blair Witch moment this morning. I dropped my car off to be serviced and on the run home I decided to cut through the Appalachian Trail. Thick cloud cover above, thick fallen leaves below and patchy blazes … Continue reading

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Inside-Out Shepherd’s Pie. The Contrast Podcast Festive Fifty 2014 Shortlist.

James , the incredible statsman for The Contrast Podcast, has already computed the shortlist for the 2014 Festive Fifty. (James, I think we need to design a cape for you.) Here’s the list and instructions if you want to vote. … Continue reading

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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Fingers With Honey Mustard. Fantastic New Song From Jameson.

It has been a long time since I made a pretzel chicken dish. (Last time was this yummy recipe). What have I been waiting for? I forgot how good a crisp pretzel coating tastes on moist, tender chicken. The honey … Continue reading

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