I’ll admit, I was first intrigued by this dish because of the name. It seemed to me something ancient and quaint, like a medieval recipe or remnant of a Tudor kitchen. I came across this first from a food stall that sells savory pies in London. It’s a really simple dish, but still packed with flavor. So I did a little research, and as best as I can tell, its origins are not so … [Read more...] about Homity Pie (Potato, Leek and Cheddar Pie)
Slow Cooker Cacio e Pepe Dinner Rolls
The things you can do in a slow cooker! For years, I thought the only thing a slow cooker was good for was stew, but man was I ever wrong. I use it for so much more now, from jam to dessert, pork roast to roasted pecans and sweet potatoes. And then I discovered you could make bread in the slow cooker. It makes perfect sense, the warm, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Cacio e Pepe Dinner Rolls
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
One of my favorite party pieces when I was young and just starting to entertain was a tortilla soup, with a recipe from a Junior League cookbook. It was nothing but cans, jars and packets and pre-cooked ingredients, but I loved it, and I loved the interactive aspect of the meal. I made the soup and everyone could pile on the toppings to their heart’s desire. It was fun and … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Slow Cooker Italian White Bean Soup
Sometimes, in the bleak days of winter, when the holidays are over and real life comes crashing back in, it is nice to have a moment of simple comfort. A nice, filling, warm meal, but not one that takes hours and hours of hands-on prep. So for that reason, I present this very simple, classic soup that takes very little effort but produces beautiful bowls of hearty soup with … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Italian White Bean Soup
Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto
Risotto is comfort food for me. Once I discovered how easy it is to make at home, it became one of my favorite meals to make as a special treat for myself, in many forms. I love it with tomato, or cheeses, or corn or butternut squash or pumpkin. I actually find the process of stirring and adding the broth a little at a time sort of soothing and meditative. But it is a bit of a … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Risotto
