Tag: Food Network Magazine

Fall Soups: Pasta, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Fall Soups: Pasta, Kale, and White Bean Soup

Here is a delicious fall soup recipe I made last week.  It was super tasty — great smoky flavor from bacon and the parmesan, tomato, kale, and white beans are a great combo. I made a couple of small modifications.  I didn’t have a parmesan 

Christmas Cookies: Cocoa Thumbprints

Christmas Cookies: Cocoa Thumbprints

In case you are still in the baking mood, here are some chocolate cookies that are a nice take on traditional thumbprints!  This is not my favorite chocolate Christmas cookie recipe but they are tasty.  I think I like a richer chocolate flavor.  For those 

Chicken, Sausage & Peppers

Chicken, Sausage & Peppers

First of all, this recipe is MUCH more delicious than the photo makes it appear.  The dish is basically a quick version of traditional  sausage and peppers which I love. The pickled cherry peppers and their juice add a great flavor; as did the hot 

Super Bowl Cake 2010: Bourbon Praline Cake

Super Bowl Cake 2010: Bourbon Praline Cake

I first wrote about, and resumed, my family’s Super Bowl cake tradition last year.  This year I decided to bake a cake inspired by New Orleans since I was rooting for the Saints. A few notes on this delicious cake… Definitely follow the instructions to 

Christmas Cookies: Classic Sugar Cookies

Christmas Cookies: Classic Sugar Cookies

Here is a delicious sugar cookie recipe. I don’t think the cookies needed 15 to 20 minutes.  Check on them at 12 minutes.  I decorated the cookies with red sugar and red and green M&Ms to make them festive! Enjoy!  Merry Christmas! Classic Sugar Cookies 

50 Simple Salads: Tapas-Inpired Chickpea Salad

50 Simple Salads: Tapas-Inpired Chickpea Salad

Similar to Mark Bittman’s 101 Simple Summer Salads, the Food Network Magazine published 50 Simple Salads in their most recent issue as a mini pullout booklet. I thought the Chickpea Tapas recipe would accompany the skirt steak nicely: “Mix chickpeas, capers and green olives with 

Antipasti Dinner Salad

Antipasti Dinner Salad

Taste: *** Difficulty: Easy Cleanup: Quick I made this delicious antipasti salad as an accompaniment to the Turkey & Artichoke Stuffed Shells the other day. Just a couple quick notes…I used hot soppressata because I like a little spice!  And, I didn’t make the toasts