Pasta e Fagioli, or Italian bean soup with pasta, dates back to the Roman Empire. A common dish, it was prepared with black eyed peas, the only bean available at the time. When the dish migrated to America, using beans like Cannellini were exclusively served to the rich and … [Read more...] about Comforting Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Bean Soup with Pasta)
Make your Own Crispy Onions
I have always associated crispy fried onions with holiday casseroles, adding a delightful crunch and texture. While we may think that fried onions date back to the 1950s when French's first launched their canned connection with recipes for homemakers (shout out 1955Shout out to … [Read more...] about Make your Own Crispy Onions
Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
If you have made scalloped potatoes in the past you can be waiting hours for your raw potatoes to cook. This game changing recipe was inspired by America's Test Kitchen.They drastically cut the cooking time by precooking the potatoes, using lots of cream instead of … [Read more...] about Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
Keto Started in the Downton Era
You may wonder why a cookery site dedicated to early 20th-century cuisine also contains keto recipes that have become a popular weight loss regime. It may surprise you to know that a ketogenic eating strategy was used as a medical treatment for patients with epilepsy as early as … [Read more...] about Keto Started in the Downton Era
The Scot’s Celebrate Hogmanay on December 31st
Christmas in North America is a month-long buildup of festivities, reflecting a melting pot of religious, cultural and secular traditions. New Year’s is more of an afterthought—one last party before getting back to business. In Scotland, however, Christmas is a low-key … [Read more...] about The Scot’s Celebrate Hogmanay on December 31st
