Pumpkin soup. Such a wonderful comforting winter treat. Smooth and slightly sweet, with its warming sunny colour it's one of those soups that can't help but lift your spirits as the days draw short and dark. The only problem is
The combination of tender cauliflower, creamy sauce, crisp bacon, smoky flavor, melted cheese, and crunchy topping make this dish especially appealing, as well as comforting at some deep level. It is the kind of dish I can imagine Julia and Paul Child eating half a century ago in their Paris apartment. And yes, I just saw Julie and Julia.
Dietitian in training who also loves baking, especially cupcakes, healthy cooking, food styling, and photography shares her passion, recipes, and tips for easy, delicious homemade food.
Bai Qie Ji - Chinese Poached Chicken Recipe - White-cut chicken calls for poaching, cutting on the bone, chilling, and serving with a flavorful dipping sauce.
Here's a low-fat dinner suggestion that combines turkey and artichokes into one delicious casserole. Use the make-ahead directions when you need a warm meal on a busy night.
Serve a zesty chicken taco salad drizzled with a chipotle chile, cumin, and cilantro dressing. The smokiness of the chipotle brings out the rich flavors of the roasted chicken breasts.
Remember the BBQ Chicken Braid? The possibilities of filling bread with magical ingredients has been on my mind ever since. The next step beyond the braid was inevitable since homemade pizza is such a staple around here: a changed-up calzone.
