chloe's food journal
Smoked Salmon, Dill, And Goat Cheese Quiche
Nice light quiche .. quite creamy
Nice light quiche .. quite creamy
Rhubarb And Strawberry Compote With Fresh Mint
Nice simple dessert. I made an angel food cake and served it with the compote The mint gives this a great fresh flavour.
Nice simple dessert. I made an angel food cake and served it with the compote The mint gives this a great fresh flavour.
Kale And White Bean Soup
This didn't turn out very well for me. But - part of the problem was the beans. They never really got cooked enough.
This didn't turn out very well for me. But - part of the problem was the beans. They never really got cooked enough.
Sear Roasted Halibut With Blood Orange Salsa
This was a great light & fresh dinner. Segmenting the blood oranges was a bit of messy work but it was nice to have something different. We served it with some lentils and snap peas.
This was a great light & fresh dinner. Segmenting the blood oranges was a bit of messy work but it was nice to have something different. We served it with some lentils and snap peas.
Filet Mignon With Truffled Mushroom Ragoût
The mushroom ragout was just OK. It reduced too much for me and I had to add more liquid to make it work.
The mushroom ragout was just OK. It reduced too much for me and I had to add more liquid to make it work.
Gorgonzola And Hazelnut Stuffed Pears With Pancetta Crisps And Mâche
I served this as a starter for a dinner party and it was great. I couldn't find mache (a type of lettuce) so I used a mix of some baby greens instead.
I served this as a starter for a dinner party and it was great. I couldn't find mache (a type of lettuce) so I used a mix of some baby greens instead.
Roasted Red And Yellow Beets With Goat Cheese And Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette
A simple, light salad. A great way to highlight a combination of yellow & red beets. I roasted the beets in the oven, not on the grill.
A simple, light salad. A great way to highlight a combination of yellow & red beets. I roasted the beets in the oven, not on the grill.
Stuffed Chicken Breasts With Rosemary, Orange & Olives
Yum.. Sooo good. I haven't made it myself but ate it for dinner and it was delicious.
Yum.. Sooo good. I haven't made it myself but ate it for dinner and it was delicious.
Rainbow Chard With Pine Nuts, Parmesan, And Basil
Good simple chard side dish which looks very pretty. Don't put too much Parmesan on it or it will overpower the chard.
Good simple chard side dish which looks very pretty. Don't put too much Parmesan on it or it will overpower the chard.
Herb Roasted Turkey With Apple Cider Gravy
I made the cider gravy from this recipe for thanksgiving this year. It was delicious, although mine didn't thicken up enough.
I made the cider gravy from this recipe for thanksgiving this year. It was delicious, although mine didn't thicken up enough.
Brussels Sprout Hash With Caramelized Shallots
A great recipe for those who aren't brussels sprouts fans. It was quick and easy to make and everyone had seconds
A great recipe for those who aren't brussels sprouts fans. It was quick and easy to make and everyone had seconds
Lamb Köfte With Yogurt Sauce And Muhammara
I've made this 3 times and it has turned out great each time. I've only made it with beef as I ground lamb wasn't readily available at my local grocery store .. still yummy.
I've made this 3 times and it has turned out great each time. I've only made it with beef as I ground lamb wasn't readily available at my local grocery store .. still yummy.
Spaghetti And Meatballs All'amatriciana
This was good but I'm not sure the trouble of making the bacon paste was worth it. The meatballs are also a bit loose and tricky to cook without falling apart
This was good but I'm not sure the trouble of making the bacon paste was worth it. The meatballs are also a bit loose and tricky to cook without falling apart
Spicy Curry Noodle Soup With Chicken And Sweet Potato
This recipe is delicious. It does take a bit of prep work and alot of ingredients are involved but it's worth it. I make it with lite coconut milk to make it a bit healthier and it's just as yummy. The dish also looks beautiful so something you might want to serve when you have guests over for a casual evening.
This recipe is delicious. It does take a bit of prep work and alot of ingredients are involved but it's worth it. I make it with lite coconut milk to make it a bit healthier and it's just as yummy. The dish also looks beautiful so something you might want to serve when you have guests over for a casual evening.
Alex’s Chicken And Mushroom Marsala
This was a nice easy weekday meal. I would make a bit more sauce next time.. but I like saucy dishes :)
This was a nice easy weekday meal. I would make a bit more sauce next time.. but I like saucy dishes :)
Goat Cheese Arugula Ravioli With Tomato Pancetta Butter
We made this recipe with fresh pasta sheets instead of the wonton wrappers. It does take a bit of prep work but the results are worth it! It was delicious, both the ravioli and the sauce. I will warn you it isn't a low cal choice... But super good for impressing guests.
We made this recipe with fresh pasta sheets instead of the wonton wrappers. It does take a bit of prep work but the results are worth it! It was delicious, both the ravioli and the sauce. I will warn you it isn't a low cal choice... But super good for impressing guests.
Boeuf Bourguignon
A great rainy day dinner. Served it with egg noodles and some bread and have lots of left overs. Im not sure the pearl onions add much to the dish and are a bit of a pain to peel. I might skip them in future.
A great rainy day dinner. Served it with egg noodles and some bread and have lots of left overs. Im not sure the pearl onions add much to the dish and are a bit of a pain to peel. I might skip them in future.
Baja Fish Tacos
This is a great fish taco recipe that I've made several times for friends and they often request the recipe. You can use another fish (halibut for example) if you can't find mahi mahi and you can pan fry the fish if it isn't bbq weather. Don't skimp on the cabbage!
This is a great fish taco recipe that I've made several times for friends and they often request the recipe. You can use another fish (halibut for example) if you can't find mahi mahi and you can pan fry the fish if it isn't bbq weather. Don't skimp on the cabbage!
Corn And Cheddar Chowder
Too much cheese and not enough corn for a great corn chowder. I varied the recipe .. adding more corn and broth, reducing the cheese and blending some of the soup at the end with a hand blender. I do like the addition of the chili flakes for just a touch of spice
Too much cheese and not enough corn for a great corn chowder. I varied the recipe .. adding more corn and broth, reducing the cheese and blending some of the soup at the end with a hand blender. I do like the addition of the chili flakes for just a touch of spice
Eggnog
My first attempt at homemade eggnog and it was delicious! I was a bit more generous with the booze than the recipe called for. Definitely add in the egg whites as it gives the nog a nice frothy texture.
My first attempt at homemade eggnog and it was delicious! I was a bit more generous with the booze than the recipe called for. Definitely add in the egg whites as it gives the nog a nice frothy texture.
Melt In Your Mouth Shortbread
Great recipe for this style of short bread. Not as butter and dense as traditional shortbread .. very pretty to bring to an event if you are on cookie duty.
Great recipe for this style of short bread. Not as butter and dense as traditional shortbread .. very pretty to bring to an event if you are on cookie duty.
Ciabatta Stuffing With Chestnuts And Pancetta
I made this for Christmas dinner 2010 and it was fabulous. I couldn't find chestnuts though so I used hazelnuts.
I made this for Christmas dinner 2010 and it was fabulous. I couldn't find chestnuts though so I used hazelnuts.
Grilled Steak And Arugula Salad With White Beans And Shiitake
Made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! The flank steak in particular was perfect. We marinated ours overnight. 1 flank steak would probably be enough on this salad as dinner for 4. Since there were two of us, we have left over steak to do something yummy with tomorrow.
Made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing! The flank steak in particular was perfect. We marinated ours overnight. 1 flank steak would probably be enough on this salad as dinner for 4. Since there were two of us, we have left over steak to do something yummy with tomorrow.
