Every occasion is the right occasion for a warm, gooey, cheesy dip. And St. Patrick’s Day is no exception, so I present to you the perfect version for your St. Patrick’s party with melty Irish cheese, tender leeks and a healthy dose of the brown stuff. And hey, you could even make a whole Guinness based meal, with Irish Bangers and Mash with Guinness Onion Gravy with … [Read more...] about Guinness Leek and Cheese Dip
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Blue Cheese, Hazelnut and Wine Bread
I bet you saw the title and thought, what? It’s a crazy combination, but a delicious little savory treat. Tangy blue cheese, crunchy hazelnuts, woodsy sage and a touch of sweetness from golden raisins with a little hit of wine make for a layered, complex loaf. It’s perfect with soup or stew, slathered with good butter for a snack, or served with cheese as an appetizer. Really, … [Read more...] about Blue Cheese, Hazelnut and Wine Bread
Mulligatawny Stew
I have childhood memories of this soup, which is a little unusual because it certainly isn’t from a standard repertoire. I think, however, that memory comes from Pepperidge Farms Chicken Curry Soup. Yes, that’s right, in the 60s and 70s, Pepperidge Farm had a line of “gourmet” soups and my mom was a huge fan (there was lobster bisque, black beean with sherry and hunters soup in … [Read more...] about Mulligatawny Stew
Brown Butter Bourbon Cheesecake
I think it’s pretty well established now that this is a brown butter fan account. I love the rich nuttiness of brown butter and use it in as many ways as I can conjure up. From banana bars to flourless chocolate cake, cauliflower soup to green beans, bubble bread to simple spread. To paraphrase an popular ad campaign, I put that sh*t in everything. It’s one simple step that … [Read more...] about Brown Butter Bourbon Cheesecake
Cheddar Slab Pie
I am getting into mahjong. About ten years ago, a friend approached me about taking a mahjong class and at the time, I thought it was the weirdest thing. I mean, who plays mahjong? But she and some other girls took the lessons and got up a little group that plays almost every Friday with a rotating roster of players. They have so much fun and make snacks and cocktails and have … [Read more...] about Cheddar Slab Pie
