Broccoli florets are sauteed with garlic, butter and olive oil, simmered in broth, then tossed with fresh basil and hot rigatoni. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is the perfect finish. Hint: don't overcook the garlic and broccoli!
Vanilla beans can be expensive, but their superior flavor is worth the investment. Substitute vanilla paste or one teaspoon real vanilla extract if necessary. Stir extract in with the butter.
A sweet, savory saute of bell pepper, green onion and bean sprouts is tossed with strips of cooked chicken and angel hair pasta, and coated with an exotic blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, chicken broth and fresh ginger.
This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. I come from a really Swedish town - Rockford, Illinois - where Swedish pancakes are a favorite for Sunday morning breakfast. My Dad used to make these for us at home for a special treat. Serve with butter and maple syrup, or lingonberries if you've got them.
For rich, warm comfort food start with a simple roux of butter and flour. Add milk and sharply flavored Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses to make a velvety sauce, then bake with macaroni. Buttered breadcrumbs and a dash of paprika make an attractive crust.
Potatoes are baked and then hollowed out. The flesh is combined with sour cream, milk, butter, green onions and Cheddar cheese, then topped with more cheese, green onions and bacon.
This Skillet Ziti with Chicken and Broccoli recipe contains ziti, boneless skinless chicken breasts, grated Parmesan cheese, broccoli, butter and more.
This Roasted Cauliflower with Cheddar Cheese Sauce recipe contains cheddar cheese, whole milk, unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, head cauliflower and more.
This Cabernet-Braised Short Ribs with Gorgonzola Polenta and Mixed-Herb Gremolata recipe contains beef short ribs, vegetable oil, butter, all purpose flour, cabernet sauvignon and more.
Oatmeal is cooked in milk with brown sugar and butter for a tasty butterscotch flavor. The best oatmeal I've ever had. No need to top this with sugar afterwards. Good with or without milk.