Summer Vegetables en PapilloteCook's Notes:En papillote (French for "in parchment"), or al cartoccio in Italian, is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. The parcel is typically made from folded parchment paper, but other material, such as a paper bag or aluminum foil, may be used.Summer cooking just got so much easier using foil packets. Be creative with your packet adding in your favorite summer vegetables. It's healthy and packed with flavor. Pair the meal with grilled salmon, fish or chicken. I grilled tuna steaks on the side for this meal. The recipe serves four. Ingredients: 6 baby red potatoes, cut into small chunks 1 red pepper, diced...
One of the most fun things I do when writing my stories is coming up with historic menus or individual foods to include. In Homecoming, the 6th and final book in my Fury Falls Inn series, there is both a wedding supper and an Allhallows Eve party in need of delicious entrees and desserts. So I pulled out my colonial recipe books—I have 3 of them not including Martha Washington’s recipe book—and perused the offerings within their covers. Some of the items I’ve prepared in my own kitchen over the years. You can find a couple of them on my Book Club page at my website. Some of the items on the menu were typically served even if I wouldn’t...
Here’s my big list of things I want to accomplish in 2022: Remodel The Kitchen The HH was able to get in touch with the electrician {who installed the special plug for my kiln} and so he’s set to come out in 2 weeks to take a look at everything. Once he does his bit {moves outlets, install a new plug for the stove} then we’ll rip out what remains of the wooden backsplash, repair the walls and paint! A day or two before the cabinet guy comes out, the HH will rip out the rest of the cabinets and then the fun {no sink!} begins. Yee-Haw. We’re getting close. Sell Enough Rugs to Buy an AGA Stove {$21,833.70...
This easy Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce with Cream Cheese is a quick dish with tons of garlicky, cheesy flavor! Everyone will ask for seconds on this simple, scrumptious pasta dinner. Ultra-Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo Sauce With Cream Cheese When you’re looking for a quick dinner, what’s your go-to recipe? Tacos, spaghetti, pizza, maybe breakfast for dinner? Well, get ready to add another quick, easy, and super-satisfying meal to your list: yummy fettuccine pasta in a rich, creamy alfredo sauce! That’s right, this restaurant-style meal is actually so simple and easy to make, you can pull it together even on the busiest night. And the garlicky sauce, enriched with real Parmesan and tangy cream cheese, is guaranteed to please. This is the kind...
If you are wondering about the best way to grill onions, then read on! I have all the tricks and tips to get perfectly caramelized grilled onions cooked on the barbecue grill. They’re drizzled with balsamic vinegar and seasoned with thyme which makes them a versatile and savory vegetable side dish. Table of contents Why We Love This Recipe For Grilled Onions Key Ingredients Vidalia Onions Avocado or Olive Oil Balsamic Vinegar Seasonings Step By Step Instructions For Grilling Onions Step 1: Preheat Grill Step 2: Prepare Onions Step 3: Oil and Season Step 4: Grill Step 5: Drizzle Balsamic Vinegar and Thyme FAQ and Expert Tips Alternatives to Try: Serving Suggestions Additional Healthy Grilled Vegetable Recipes To Try Why...
