Sometimes I want the comfort of a good bowl of chicken soup, but don’t have the time or even the chicken needed to prepare the one I usually make. If you have a good quality chicken stock available, either homemade or packaged, you can make this delicious version chock full of barley, veggies , egg…
Tag: comfort food
Skirt Steak Sizzle with Veggies
Here is a great entree for all you “meat and potatoes” people out there, yet there are enough caramelized veggies and just enough spice to keep everyone happy. My inspiration for this dish was found in the January issue of Food and Wine magazine. The recipe calls for cooking on a cast iron skillet or griddle…
The Way To Cook… Julia Child’s French Onion Soup Gratineed
This year we had a Holiday Party on the 6th night of Hanukkah and invited all our neighbors to join us for Latkes and more, which is how I worded the invitations. We moved into our new home, one of eight homes in its own unique neighborhood downtown, more than 3 years ago. At the…
Ruth’s Angel Biscuits
Biscuits are not one of my favorite things. However, they are a favorite of my older son, and when I asked if he had any requests for our Thanksgiving dinner this year he suggested biscuits. Accommodating as I tend to be, especially if it is a food request, and even moreso if it is a…
Chicken and Mushrooms with Forty Cloves of Garlic
What could be better than the familiar Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic which I love? How about Chicken and Mushrooms with Forty Cloves of Garlic? I added some fresh mushrooms sautéed till golden brown to this already succulent dish found in Ina Garten’s Barefoot in Paris Cookbook. Serve it on a nice mound of homemade mashed…