by Julie du Pont | Dec 9, 2012 | Starter
So several days ago I had fritter mania. Well, it hasn’t left. It seriously hasn’t left, and I may have spread fritter mania to others. I just had to try the cauliflower-feta fritters with pomegranate — the latest post from Deb Perelman at Smitten...
by Julie du Pont | Dec 5, 2012 | Starter, Week Night
I am not sure you’ve noticed, but it is serious Fritter-mania out there. I got an email this morning from Smitten Kitchen. It is all about fritters. I open up the New York Times, they have a recipe for fritters. I think there may have even been a fritter...
by Julie du Pont | Dec 5, 2012 | Main, Side
I am always looking for new and different sides that have more nutritional punch than your average rice, pasta or potato dish and leave guests satisfied and well, maybe a little impressed. This Farro with Turnips and Greens was inspired by a recipe by John and Tamar...
by Julie du Pont | Dec 1, 2012 | Main, Starter
Our family has a bit of a flair for the dramatic, which, of course, extends into the cooking and entertaining realm. These grilled little neck clams are one such extension. Consequently, they make a great drama-heavy dinner party appetizer. I will say that we are...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 25, 2012 | Main, Soup
I thought today we would have a little instruction in how to cook Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo. It’s my attempt at salvaging something — anything — out of what was supposed to be a fun family gumbo extravaganza on Saturday. You see this was supposed to...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 23, 2012 | Gluten Free, Main
Yesterday, we ate the Good Eats Turkey after having diligently followed the directions of Alton Brown. It was juicy, tender and very good. Not exceptional, but very good. I’d give it four out of five stars. Note this organic turkey had been full submerged in...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 18, 2012 | Main, Salad
I am a tad bit obsessed with kale. Correction: I am super obsessed with raw and finely chopped kale when combined with bulgar, mint, tomatoes, chick peas and an assortment of other lovely things that make up this kale tabbouleh! This superfood treat inspired by...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 14, 2012 | Side
I was challenged over this past weekend to see if it was possible for a non-baker (me!) to make these Parker House Rolls featured in the November issue of Bon Appetit. Admittedly, both the challenger and the challengee were drinking tequila on a girl’s night...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 12, 2012 | Main, Side
This wild mushroom, baby kale and sausage stuffing is a side that will shine on Thanksgiving, but shouldn’t be eaten once a year. In fact, it may just catapult beyond the confines of Thanksgiving, landing safely at your next no particular occasion winter meal...
by Julie du Pont | Nov 11, 2012 | Main, Side
These are mashed potatoes like Grandma used to make. I’m not kidding my Grandma made these potatoes combined with cottage cheese, sour cream, butter and whole milk. She mashed them, then baked them and served them steaming hot for a crowd. Well, these are sort...
