Penne pasta with tomatoes, cream, basil, vodka and bacon, it doesn't get much better.
This simple snack is about to be seen at every BBQ from New York to California.
Peas can often be treated as a boring side dish but we have livened them up with bacon and rocket in this recipe
Crumbled Bacon for Peter Reinhart's cornbread recipe - bacony flecked goodness!
Summer not hot enough? Turn up the thermostat with Stuffed Jalapeños!
Buttermilk waffles with brown-sugar bacon mixed into the batter. Top with maple syrup and it's the perfect blend of breakfast flavors.
Layers of thinly sliced potatoes and crumbled bacon are topped with cream and encased in a buttery-flaky pie crust.
Fresh dates stuffed with fontina cheese, wrapped in bacon, and broiled - the most delicious appetizer you'll ever make.
We're participating in Michael Ruhlman's BLT from scratch challenge this summer. Our bacon is ready and it's delicious!
Easy one-egg omelet made with local eggs and stuffed with Stupice tomatoes and crumbled bacon. Link includes detailed instructions for this simple met...
The September DB challenge. Homemade Vols-au-Vent with a creamy spinach and bacon filling.
The September Daring Bakers Challenge. Homemade Vols-au-Vent with a creamy spinach and bacon filling.
Green beans sauteed with onions, pepper bacon and a splash of white wine. The perfect way to perk up a traditional green bean side dish.
This easy chowder is definitely a keeper, I've made it countless number of times!
This easy chowder is definitely a keeper, I've made it countless number of times!
Bacon, celery, potatoes, carrots, onions, fish etc., just throw in what you have in your fridge, it doesn't matter!
Creamy mashed potatoes mixed with bacon, green onions, cheddar, havarti and gruyere cheeses. Topped with more cheese and baked until bubbly.
The classic BLT gets jazzed up with the addition of succulent, spicy Cajun shrimp.
Braised Bacon with citrus and apple from Michael Symon's Lola in Downtown Cleveland
Braised Bacon with citrus and apple from Michael Symon's Lola in Downtown Cleveland
Peanut Butter Cups made with Mo's Bacon Bars (Original and Dark) from Vosges Haut-Chocolate!
Seared scallops are wrapped in nori and topped with crumbled bacon, chives, and a maple-soy-ginger glaze.
Sweet Potato Soup with Maple & Bacon. Whether on Thanksgiving or a cold winter's evening, this soup will warm you to your toes.
Bacon, Cheddar Cheese & Scallion Gougères (Cheese Puffs). It's time to shake things up for the Superbowl.
All Purpose Pizza Crust. Making pizza at home was never so simple. Recipe for Chicken, Bacon & Mushroom Pizza included.
This is one of those soups that will warm you to the core. Yellow split peas are rich and buttery. They cook down to a thick porridge like consistency...
Carbonara is amazingly easy to make! It is so creamy and decadent I didn't realize how simple it is. It's basically egg yolk, cream and parmesan chees...
Sun-dried tomatoes, light Alfredo sauce, bacon crumbles and multi-grain Penne pasta with fresh basil garnish make for a tasty and high fiber treat
Carbonara is amazingly easy to make! It is so creamy and decadent I didn't realize how simple it is. It's basically egg yolk, cream and parmesan chees...
What do bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, sour cream and green onions equal? One heck of a party dip.
Spinach Salad with Bacon, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Blue Cheese in a Bacon Pan Sauce Dressing Topped with a Hard Boiled Egg
Do come and visit the Paddy's Day Food Parade, a round up of recipes for the best of traditional and non-traditional fare for that most Irish of holid...
Bacon-Spinach Strata. A perfect brunch dish with little work required that morning.
Peanut butter ice cream with candied bacon, and topped with peanut butter chocolate dulce de leche.
Brunswick stew made with beef and vegetables and has been dubbed "The best stew I've ever eaten!"
Looking for a side for your BBQ? How about a sweet & tangy German Potato Salad?
A big breakfast of scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, chorizo sausage, fried mushrooms, tomatoes, relish and ciabatta toast.
Crunchy bacon, crisp apple and creamy brie come together to bring you this awesomely delicious sandwich.
BLTs are the ultimate summer sandwich; so simple and delicious. And only really worth making if you have grown your own tomatoes or picked up some loc...
A 4th of July recipe for Strawberry Shortcake with Blueberry Syrup inspired by a still life painting by Chapin.
A citrus menu featuring recipes for asparagus with hollandaise sauce, lemon risotto, orange & lemon ice cream, & citrus cordial.
IKEA Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs with Cream Sauce. Don't we all love IKEA's Swedish Meatballs?
Raphaelle Peale's painting Still Life with Lemons & Oranges deconstructed to make Orange & Lemon No Churn Ice Cream.
Rudesheim Coffee, the Irish Coffee of Germany. Chocolate, coffee, cream, and a little something else....
Petits Pot de crème is a French dessert of a baked then chilled custard served in small ramekins.
The Pegu Blog looks at Amarula Cream and Kahlua Coffee Cream—two liqueurs well worth drinking straight.
Cornmeal Crusted Salmon with Basil Mussel Broth. A meal to be shared with good friends.
Maple syrup and vanilla goes so well together. A fine touch of golden sandy biscuits completes it!
Vanilla Yoghurt Ice Cream with real vanilla bean speckles. It's so good you'll ask for more!
A flourless, butterless spiced walnut cake rolled in a maple vanilla cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Even though beets are on my "cringe" list... I slurped up two bowls of this creamy, filling & delicious soup and LOVED it!
Rich, soft chocolate pancakes topped with a lovely banana sauce... Can you have dessert for breakfast?!
Beautiful berry flavours combined with rich dark chocolate pieces make this one of my favourite ice cream recipes of all time.
Nuvolone (Cloud Souffle) - A breakfast souffle made from egg, cream and cheese.
A cream tea - scones, jam, cream and tea - at an Inn in Britain's frozen Lake District.
Fresh Berry Crisp with Brown Sugar Cream. A healthy snack with an ingredient that may surprise you.
Carbonara is amazingly easy to make! It is so creamy and decadent I didn't realize how simple it is. It's basically egg yolk, cream and parmesan chees...
Garlic Shrimp Pasta for two. A simple recipe that is perfect for a Valentines Day in.
One of my favorite restaurant desserts made at home to celebrate my 3rd anniversary as the Brown Eyed Baker!
A Tropical Fruit Pavlova from Claire Clarks Indulge-100 Perfect Desserts
Chocolate mousse with oil instead of butter and cookies made with the same oil.
Patatas bravas - deep fried potatoes served with a spicy tomato salsa and creamy sauce.
A death by chocolate cheese cake with bittersweet chocolate chips and strawberries and a rich dark chocolate flavor!
Banana and coconut custard filled choux pastries stacked in a tower to for a beautiful croquembouche. It's only held together with hard caramel!
A disastrous trip to the grocery store turned into this lovely Creamy Herb Fettuccine with fresh sage, parsley,oregano, shallots and garlic.
Spaghetti Puttanesca. This salty, spicy tomato sauce gets its wonderful flavor from olives, capers, crushed red pepper and anchovies.
Looking to lighten things up before next weeks big feast? Try this Penne with Sausage, Spinach and Arugula.
Three Cheese Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese. With Cheddar, Havarti and Gruyere each bite is pure cheesy noodle bliss.
Three Cheese Stove Top Macaroni and Cheese. With Cheddar, Havarti and Gruyere each bite is pure cheesy noodle bliss.
I prepared this version of Gordan Ramsey's recipe for an appetizer before Christmas dinner this year.
This video shows you how to make a simple salad that is ready in a couple of minutes and is perfect for the summer
This is a simple and delicious recipe showing you how to make potato wedges with video demo
Every cook should master homemade Chicken Noodle Soup. So powerful, it almost mends broken hearts.
This is new site GrabMyTable which has just launched and features reviews and photos from restaurants
Eames DSR Chair ends long hunt for a perfect seamless white groundback for food photography. Learn the trick.
Chicken and veggie egg rolls. The perfect appetizer for those game day parties that are sure to head your way.
Sesame Shrimp and Spinach Noodles. A quick, easy and delicious meal to help me cope with the post-vacation craziness.
Curry powder and garam masala are mixed with flour and panko bread crumbs to create a new twist on the classic crispy chicken finger.
Curry powder and garam masala are mixed with flour and panko bread crumbs to create a new twist on the classic crispy chicken tender.
Linguica Sausage and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers. Just think Fried Rice in a crunchy green bell pepper.
Linguica Sausage and Rice Stuffed Bell Peppers. Just think Fried Rice in an edible cup.
Chicken thighs marinated in olive oil, garlic, vinegar and fresh rosemary and then roasted to perfection. A great way start to comfort food season.
Butter, garlic, fresh parsley and oregano combine to make this Herb Garlic Bread. Its buttery and garlicky just as garlic bread should be.
Tired of hitting the frozen aisle for your fish sticks? These simple oven baked halibut fish sticks are easy to make at home.
No tailgating trip is complete without a chili dog. Try this version with a quick chili loaded with meat, beans, bell peppers and jalapenos.
Tartar sauce is the perfect compliment for many fish dishes. Next time skip the condiment aisle and make your own. Its super easy.
Truffle Salt Popcorn. And to think I once, naively, thought that buttery-salty popcorn could not get any better.
Perfect for Fall. Butternut Squash Soup with Curried Squash Seeds. I once found squash intimidating, now I find it downright delicious.
Yukon gold potatoes seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil and rosemary. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfectly simple.
Meatloaf with beef, sausage and sauteed mushrooms. Topped with a cream sauce made from pan drippings, cream and fresh herbs. Hello comfort.
The perfect way to embrace mushroom season. Chicken baked with crimini mushrooms, thyme and garlic.
The perfect way to savor mushroom season. Chicken baked with crimini mushrooms, thyme and garlic.
Dark chocolate, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon and chopped nuts make the perfect dip for your upcoming Halloween parties.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and Crispy Fried Sage
Sausage, peppers and onions sauteed with white wine, garlic and oregano are all tossed with hot pasta. I may never go out for pasta again.
When you start planning your holiday menus be sure to save a spot for these creamy Horseradish and Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.
A melt in your mouth, cut with a butter knife filet mignon with peppercorn cream sauce.
A melt in your mouth, cut with a butter knife filet mignon with peppercorn cream sauce.
I firmly believe there is no such thing as too much garlic so this Roasted Garlic Hummus got an extra garlic kick from fresh garlic oil.
Deliciously addictive, perfectly seasoned Oven Baked Pita Chips. A healthier way to snack and a perfect way to enjoy homemade hummus.
Flat Iron Steak with a Serrano Chili-Lime Sauce. Spicy in a "my mouth is on fire but its so good I just cant stop eating it" kind of way.
Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes. Super-moist, Super-chocolaty and dairy free. Yes, I said no dairy but trust me, you wont miss it.
Deep Fried Pickles. They're crispy, salty, tangy and make the perfect snack to dip into homemade ranch dip.
Looking for something to dunk your grilled cheese in? Try this Fire Roasted Tomato soup with tomatoes, wine, garlic, basil and half and half
My grown up version of a ham and cheese sandwich. Prosciutto, Chanterelle mushroom and mozzarella panini.
My love affair with the wonton continues with these crispy wontons filled with bay shrimp, vegetables, garlic and a little Chinese 5 spice.
Got a cold? Nothing will help sooth your sore throat or quiet your cough like a hot bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup.
Hot Nacho Dip. Just think of it as all of your favorite nacho toppings layered together and baked until hot and bubbly.
Chicken Piccata. My new favorite butter-licious way to jazz up the plain ol' chicken breast.
Having a smaller thanksgiving gathering? These Roasted Turkey Thighs are the perfect alternative to the traditional Thanksgiving turkey.
Spinach, Arugula, Cranberries, Walnuts and Goat Cheese combine to make a pretty and flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving Table.
What do pan drippings, stock, milk and salt and pepper get you? Glorious, creamy gravy. Perfect for your Thanksgiving celebration.
Don't forget the apps this Thanksgiving! This cranberry, rosemary and cream cheese spread makes the perfect addition to your pre-dinner eats.
Looking to warm up on a dreary fall day? Try this stew with vegetables and tender beef simmered in broth and red wine.
Sriracha Deviled Eggs. The classic recipe gets a kick from some spicy sriracha.
Romano and Black Pepper Spread. This quick and easy savory spread is sure to be a hit at your Holiday parties.
a hearty and robust vegetarian main dish for Thanksgiving | herb & spice roasted vegetables with red wine & mushroom gravy
A delightful appetizer or perfect meal. Steamed clams with shallots, garlic, and white wine. How can you go wrong with that?
A delightful appetizer or light meal. Steamed clams with shallots, garlic, and white wine. How can you go wrong?
Dainty Appetizer with Cream Cheese and Pleasant Perfumes Can Improve Your Sleeping
My Christmas-y take on the November Daring Bakers Challenge. Cannoli with Peppermint Mascarpone Filling.
Succulent prawns marinated in sambal oelek, fresh ginger and soy sauce then wrapped up in a wonton wrapper and fried until golden.
Adobo seasoned chicken roasted on a bed of sauteed onions and garlic finished with a squeeze of lime and lime zest.
Fabada is a famous bean stew from the Spanish Asturias region located north west of the country on the Atlantic coast. It’s a very tasty stew that tak...
Garlic lovers rejoice! I've got a new and super easy way to jazz up your rice.
Succulent pulled pork tacos with onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, lettuce, cotija cheese and my new secret weapon: Avocado Cream.
Tired of boring scrambled eggs? Jazz up the good ol' breakfast standby with a cream cheese and little truffle salt.
All of the goodness of pulled pork tacos piled high on a crispy potato chip. A filling bite size appetizer perfect for holiday parties.
Toasted sesame seeds and a spicy sriracha broccoli slaw give this Pulled Pork Sandwich an Asian twist.
Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Mizithra Cheese. I just discovered browned butter and I think I'm in love.
Hot crab, spinach and artichoke dip. Chock full with 2 kinds of cheese, spinach, artichoke hearts, fresh crab and plenty of memories.
Looking for a treat for those upcoming Christmas parties? Try these Eggnog Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting.
Dungeness Crab Mashed Potatoes. This Christmas why not jazz up plain ol' mashed potatoes with succulent Dungeness crab meat?
Scallion Cream Cheese Bites. Little Pockets of onion-y cream cheese goodness. Perfect for your holiday cocktail party.
Cheesy Roasted Garlic Potato Balls. Crunchy on the outside and oh so soft on the inside.
Sesame Vinaigrette. A drizzle of this dressing can turn even the simplest salads into a flavorful light lunch.
Creamy smoked salmon and dill dip served in crispy wonton cups. An appetizer fit to help ring in the New Year.
This baked salmon topped with a buttery white wine and dill sauce is sure to help me keep a New Year's resolution for once.
Nothing warms up a cold January day like a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Try this lighter version with ground turkey and basil.
Kielbasa and potatoes. Salty sausage, sweet onions and tender potatoes make the perfect bite.
Carne Asada Tacos. Tender steak marinated with garlic, cilantro, jalapenos and lime. You can't go wrong.
All the goodness of caprese salad sandwiched between two wonton wrappers and fried until crispy. Oh. My. Word.
Perfect light meal of salmon, spinach and walnuts all tossed in a lovely caper vinaigrette.
Curried Roasted Butternut Squash Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Gorgonzola
Sriracha Chicken Nuggets. A spicy grown up version of everyone's favorite kid food.
Beer Battered Fish Sandwich. Its crispy. Its fried. Its slathered in tartar sauce. It. Is. Scrumptious.
Jalapeno Salsa. A versatile salsa perfect for chips, bread, tacos or even a perfectly grilled steak.
Be still my heart. Chicken baked with 40 cloves of garlic, white wine, thyme, rosemary and a little half and half.
Artichokes baked with white wine, lemon, olive oil and spices until tender and perfect for dipping.
Luscious cake batter ice cream on a cookie crust with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and sprinkles. Say it with me: O. M. G.
The January Daring Bakers Challenge. A Canadian treat with coconut, chocolate, almonds, graham wafers and custard.
Noodle soup with ginger and clove seasoned beef broth, tender steak, noodles, cilantro, bean sprouts and, in my case, the jalapeno from hell.
Crispy beer battered mushrooms with a center of melty pepperjack cheese goodness.
Forget the mustard with these hot dogs, pass the cheese instead, the nacho cheese that is.
A stunning roundup of Scarlet colored foods. Start submitting for next weeks Chocolate Brown Monday.
Spinach and Feta Stuffed Chicken with Pan Sauce on Spanakorizo (Greek Spinach Rice)
Creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto and a tangy tomato vinaigrette make this salad fit for any special occasion.
Colorful Mondays: A stunning roundup of Chocolate Brown foods. Start Submitting your photos for Burnt Orange Monday.
Roasted Red Pepper, Pistachio and Feta Stuffed Chicken with Feta and Mastic Pan Sauce on Saffron Rice
One of the first fruits of spring is old fashion rhubarb. The beautiful and tart stalks make delicious pies, cobblers, crumbles and jellies.
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Moroccan Chicken Kdra with Saffron, Chickpeas and Rice - Project Food Blog #2
My favorite pizza dough filled with all the toppings of a great supreme pizza!
Tiramisu needs no further introduction. But which Tiramisu recipe is 'THE BEST'?
Fig Sorbetto. Have you ever wonder how something so simple to make can taste so very good?
In the latest episode of the show we show you how to make delicious grilled vegetables
Recipe for Chicken Tetrazzini with homemade chicken stock inspired by a painting by Giacomo Ceruti.
Recipe for mostaccioli cookies (a.k.a. moustache) cookies inspired by a sculpture by Jeff Koons
Italian biscotti cookies flavored with anise and studded with toasted almonds.
Polenta sweetened with brown sugar and served with a splash of cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast any day of the week.
The traditional Italian frozen dessert consisting of chocolate, pistachio and cherry ice cream with fruit and nuts.
Ah, my first gnocchi but certainly not my last. Delightful with some garlic cream sauce and Italian wines to match.
We love “Spag Bol” in our house. If I was a real food blogger, I would have called this post “ragu”. But I don’t have a problem with accompanying this...
Balls of rice with a cube of cheese in the middle, breaded, and cooked until browned and crisp. Served with marinara sauce.
shrimp scampi pasta for him and vegetarian pasta for her (in post). easier than it sounds and as delicious as it looks.
Blue Cornmeal Polenta with an easy marinara and Italian sausage - topped with freshly grated parm and olive oil.
Chocolate Torte with Nutella Mousse and Raspberries ~ created for the Nutella Challenge at bell'alimento
Got adventurous... For lunch I made Chicken al Mattone which met the 40 Garlic Chicken. Delicious is the word !
Cooked polenta serves as the crust for this nontraditional pizza that delivers fabulous flavor.
A little work for a lot of payoff. Guilty Kitchen shows you, step-by-step, how to make Butternut Squash Gnocchi.
Gluten Free Pasta with rainbow chard, fennel, pine nuts, basil, parsley and more!
Creamy risotto full of Italian sausage, red pepper, and mushrooms. Hearty enough to serve as a main course!
Garden Fresh Basil Pesto: a slight twist to the traditional with basil, mint, feta & walnuts
Italian Sausage and White Bean Stew -- a one-pot wonder ready in less than 30 minutes!
Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew. Heat up your house with this slow cooking, comfort dish.
Delicious Meatballs made with ground beef, ground turkey & ground sausage... Sure to be a hit!
Eggplant Parmesan. Nothing says comfort food like homemade tomato sauce smothered in cheese. Oh there's eggplant too.
A recipe for sweet roasted parsnips tossed with chilies and Italian sausage, served over fettuccine.
Homemade Cannoli filled with Chocolate Crème Patisserie & sweetened Ricotta….a Daring Challenge indeed.
Homemade Cannoli filled with Chocolate Crème Patisserie & sweetened Ricotta….a Daring Challenge indeed.
Heston Blumenthal's super slow-cooked bolognese, featuring star anise and garlic. Time it takes to make? A whopping 12 hours.
No anise here, Chocolate Almond Biscotti is flavored with almond extract and tipped with chocolate.
The seared crust of the raw beef fillet is given a gutsy punch from an excess of rosemary and a good seasoning of salt and pepper
Pumpkin Ravioli was served with sage butter sauce at the Authentic Traditional Italian New Year's Eve Dinner Party.
I spent New Year's Eve day learning how authentic cannoli are made, from shells from scratch to the filling. Check out the recipe and photos documenti...
Make a tasty Italian white bean soup one night, and a piping bowl of Vietnamese pho the next, using one very versatile broth.
A tropical take on panettone, made with dried mangoes, papayas and pineapple.
What have a beautiful look sponge cake & delicious cake with out any baking ??
This is the cake for you !
Apologies for all the calories, but this a...
Eggs and parmesan cheese are whisked into the rich broth from slow cooked bollito di manzo to make simple yet soul-warming soup.
Almond-flavored biscotti with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips make the perfect addition to a dessert platter as well as your morning coffe...
Chicken, Ham & Cheese Pasta - Leftovers don’t have to be a drag to eat – it can be enjoyed too!
Keep garlic butter on hand for garlic bread, seasoning vegetables, or whatever strikes your fancy.
Spaghetti in Lemon Mascarpone sauce with Prosciutto di Parma & Spinach
The secret to meatless pasta sauce? Fennel. Your omnivore friends can't tell it's vegan. Add red wine, spices, and puréed tomatoes, and the result is ...
Vegetable Stack in a Pasta Collar. Get them to eat their veggies in a fun new way!
A vegetarian main course you can feed to carnivores! Fennel-scented tomato sauce and fake Italian sausage crumbles make it hearty.
Pasta tossed in Ricotta Cauliflower Cream Sauce with Toasted Garlic Bread Crumbs.
creamy cheesy low(er) fat pasta. (all the fun of alfredo, but not even close to the calories!)
Rhubarb salsa, piquant yet classically Mexican, one of the savory rhubarb recipes I tried for this month's Foodbuzz 24, 24, 24
Buttered Polenta with Honey & Seeds - Ditch the dry cereals for something more wholesome and nutritious.
Persian-Italian eggplant stew based on the classic dish of fesenjan-e bademjan
This risotto with shrimp and arugula is simple enough to do on a weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve on a special occasion with a nice bottle of wh...
Oven-baked Tomatoes Filled with Rice, Crispy Prosciutto Crudo and Pine Nuts
Summer is not officially here until I make broschetta with real tomatoes. And when I say real tomatoes, I mean the kind I pick fresh off the vine and...
If you're like me and you have limited space, without air conditioning, and you want still want to put up food, consider dehydrating. Tomatoes are p...
Tomatoes are practically falling off the vine and rolling into my kitchen. I've been dehyrating and freezing some and the rest I'm packing in olive o...
Beautiful red tomatoes setting atop a filling of herbed goat cheese in a flaky crust.
Seriously addictive biscotti from a David Lebovitz recipe. Use good quality cocoa and you'll be making this often! Guilt free cookies!
Learn how to can your own homemade pasta sauce. Velvety smooth, it knocks the pants off store brands.
An Italian blackberry tart - sweet shortcrust pastry, blackberries and frangipane
Stuffed onion with pumpkin cream.
Traditional italian recipe ( Piemonte)
This is some lovely comfort food, super easy and a bit of a ‘cheat’ with the soup being used a a basis for the sauce. A good recipe too for using up l...
Rug up if you're in the Southern Hemisphere with this hearty pasta dish. (Or turn on the air-con and cook up a storm!)


