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)
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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 flour/milk … [Read more...] about Game Changing Scalloped Potatoes
The Best Bran Muffins
It is difficult to find bran muffins that are both moist and yielded the nutritional benefits of bran. I adapted this recipe from Cooks Illustrated which has created a muffin with the perfect combination of wet to dry ingredients to ensure moistness and great … [Read more...] about The Best Bran Muffins
Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
This great recipe is from The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook. These are amongst the easiest savories to make. All you need is good quality puff pastry and a jar of anchovy fillets in oil . Even people who do not like the flavour or the look of anchovies will … [Read more...] about Downton’s Anchovy Eclairs
Traditional Tipsy Parson
Tipsy Parson (aka Tipsy Cake, Tipsy Pudding) descends from Renaissance-era English Trifle. This particular multi-layered sponge cake and cream dessert is soaked in alcohol (brandy, sherry, etc.). The "tipsy" refers to what might happen to the diner who eats too much of it! None … [Read more...] about Traditional Tipsy Parson
