I saw a post a long time ago where the writer was lamenting a bad day when he spent hours making a gorgeous chicken stock and then promptly strained the whole pot of it right down the sink. Horrible. Awful. Gut wrenching. It haunts me. Yesterday, I made stock. As you know, it takes hoursContinue reading “A “Get to the Recipe” Post”
Author Archives: Elizabeth Escalante
Chocolate Bread
Bread and chocolate are two of my weaknesses. I discovered several years ago that the key to healthy weight for me, in addition to trying to stay somewhat physically active, is to reduce my sugar and carb consumption as much as possible. But I cannot fully give up bread. And I love a nice, dark,Continue reading “Chocolate Bread”
HOLA TAMALES!
We love a good, authentic tamale. In Atlanta, this isn’t entirely easy to come by. We’ve tried them at many restaurants, and have definitely found a couple that we’d happily eat again, but it is always something we wanted to try making ourselves. Since we aren’t traveling or eating out these days, now was theContinue reading “HOLA TAMALES!”
Sheet Pan Stuffing with Pancetta
You know what’s super fun? Making it yourself when for years you only used the stuff in a box. I mean, I always “doctored” up the box stuffing, too. Added fresh onion, garlic and herbs with some additional seasoning. I still have a box in my pantry – which I am sure I will stillContinue reading “Sheet Pan Stuffing with Pancetta”
Bolognese Style Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes remind me of being a kid. Remember those “manwich’s” from a can, just add beef? On hamburger buns? This is a very grown up version, made with italian sausage, a slow simmering sauce and served on a quick homemade rosemary, garlic focaccia, with shaved parmesan cheese. I could eat it every week. It’sContinue reading “Bolognese Style Sloppy Joes”
So, you want to charcuterie?
Want to wow your friends? Impress your neighbors? Inspire your Facebook and instagram followers? Feel like you can’t “cook” but still want to do something more than order pizza when your family comes over? I have just the thing for you! First, don’t be intimidated by the word charcuterie (pronouced ‘shahr-ku-tuh-ree’). It really just meansContinue reading “So, you want to charcuterie?”
French Onion Soup
It is a difficult thing for me to not order the French Onion Soup every time I see it on a menu. There is something so comforting and satisfying about the delicious broth, perfectly softened onions, with a toasty crouton and gooey cheese… Who wouldn’t want to try every single different chef’s take on this?Continue reading “French Onion Soup”
Low-Country Chicken and Dumplings
My parents both spent most of their growing up years in or around the waters of South Carolina. Dad’s heart is in the marsh and Mom’s toes (literally and figuratively), the sand. Dad often says that God created the South Carolina low-country last, everything before that was just practice. Mom and Dad moved inland toContinue reading “Low-Country Chicken and Dumplings”
Tomato Galette
This recipe popped up on my Instagram feed in a post from Bon Appetit a few weeks ago and it was the most beautiful thing I’d seen in ages. I saved the post because I knew that eventually I would have to try it. That is if I could get over my fear of messingContinue reading “Tomato Galette”
Ratatouille
When I first saw the Disney Pixar movie of this name, I knew within the opening few scenes that it would become a long-time favorite. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I would also learn a recipe from it that I love almost as much as the movie. Then there’s the lifeContinue reading “Ratatouille”
