Homemade Polish Dumplings go wonderfully with any kind of chicken soup. Polish Dumplings are made very simply and easily from potatoes and flour. They freeze well and are easy to reheat. They’re a comfort-foodie accompaniment to the stock you made from your leftover holiday turkey.
recipes
Figs with Mascarpone
Sure, you made it past Christmas, but what are you going to do about New Years? This. The flavor of this fig-and-mascarpone appetizer is delicious, but the texture is equally interesting. It’s not at all difficult, but it is a time consuming recipe. Still, it’s best to make it day-of … well in advance.
Easy Lemon Trifle
Here’s a simple and easy lemon trifle recipe. It’s got layers of lemon curd, lemon pudding, whipped cream, and a rich, delicious butter cake.
It’s Creamy Chicken Thyme
(with Lemon, Garlic, and Mushrooms)
It’s Creamy Chicken Thyme! Here’s a recipe for skinless, boneless, lemon-and-garlicky chicken breasts – pan fried and then baked – with mushrooms and egg noodles, under a creamy Pinot Grigio sauce.
Margaritas Congeladas de Danilo
(Dan’s Frozen Margaritas)
Margaritas Congeladas de Danilo, (Dan’s Frozen Margaritas) uses a homemade sour mix made from freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice. A really good tequila is important, but I think it’s the Cointreau that kicks this recipe into “world’s best” league. A great blender will whip this into a fabulous frozen cocktail with minimal effort.
Peanut Butter Banana Pudding
This homey, comfort-foody Peanut Butter Banana Pudding is layered with vanilla wafers. From-scratch pudding makes it luscious and is worth the small, extra effort.
Pork Tenderloin with Cider Reduction
It’s fall, and I’m thinking of apples. How about a pork tenderloin with a cider reduction? Along side it, white asparagus, and a potato/celery-root/cauliflower mash. For dessert, apple crisp. Now that’s dinner!
Lemon Curd Pistachio Sundaes
This is a recipe for freaking delicious lemon curd pistachio sundaes with vanilla ice cream.
Cherry Republic Cherry Cheese Cake
Homemade cherry cheese cake: buttery layers filled with preserves and frosted with cream cheese. Get the recipe.