I'm starting a new series for 2022 called Birthday Celebration Desserts! Each month, I'm asking a loved one whose birthday falls within that month to choose a birthday dessert; anything they want! I'll research and develop the recipe, make them the dessert, and deliver it to the person as close to their birthday as I … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
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Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Our final Hearty Winter Comfort Food recipe to share with you is a favorite: Grown-Up Tuna Casserole. This isn't the bland, mushy tuna casserole you might have had in your childhood. This recipe uses albacore in oil, leeks, Gruyere cheese, celery seed, fresh dill, and tart lemon juice to create a depth of flavor missing … Continue reading Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Meatballs are another hearty winter comfort food that come in countless variations. Call us biased, but we think ours is, by far, the best! In fact, they are another Mainstay Signature recipe, frequently requested and deeply beloved! In short, our recipe is comprised of beef & lamb meatballs smothered in a creamy mushroom white wine … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
It's safe to say the northern hemisphere is firmly entrenched in the cold of winter, so we're starting a new series this week of Hearty Winter Comfort Foods. Let's kick it off with the single best recipe for mac and cheese you'll ever eat! I grew up on the blue box of macaroni and cheese, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
Asian Baked Salmon
Fish is an excellent protein to make when you're trying to eat healthier. We live in an area rich in fresh seafood, especially salmon. We love this marinade so much, we eat it almost weekly. The original recipe is intended for the outdoor grill, but my version is modified for baking in the oven, making … Continue reading Asian Baked Salmon
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Did you make a New Year's resolution to eat healthier? This PF Chang's-copycat recipe is one I go to when I'm looking for something easy and healthy. As a bonus, this dish comes together very quickly. Just toss all the ingredients into a skillet, scoop into pieces of lettuce, and eat! Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps(Original … Continue reading Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Favorite Food Science Books of 2021
In learning to cook, it helps to understand the science behind it. That is my second favorite thing about food; it's a beautiful balance between science and art. (My first favorite thing about food is eating it!) These books helped me tremendously in the kitchen, teaching me everything from the fundamental characteristics and rules to … Continue reading Favorite Food Science Books of 2021
Surprising Favorite Cookbooks of 2021
In devouring so many cookbooks throughout 2021, there were some that truly surprised me. Authors who have nothing to do with the culinary world, instead hailing from film, television, and music. And yet, their recipes are good! If you've ever dismissed these because you thought their authors couldn't possibly be skilled in the kitchen, I … Continue reading Surprising Favorite Cookbooks of 2021
Favorite Healthy Cookbooks of 2021
Throughout 2021, I've had to deal with a health condition that keeps me on a restrictive diet on a long-term basis. That doesn't mean, however, that I no longer want my meals to taste great. So I started looking for help in the form of health-minded cookbooks from chefs that understand flavor. After perusing quite … Continue reading Favorite Healthy Cookbooks of 2021
Favorite Baking Cookbooks of 2021
My baking game has come a long way in 2021, and these baking cookbooks are a big part of the reason why. From James Beard Award winners to internet stars, these baker authors combine foundational basics with delicious flavor combinations, and even some beloved copy cat recipes you'll never believe you can make at home! … Continue reading Favorite Baking Cookbooks of 2021
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