These crispy smashed potatoes are no joke. Once you’ve had a bite there’s no going back. It’s pretty much the best kind of potato side dish you could ever have – they’ve got the crispy goodness of french fries on the outside and the soft fluffiness of mashed potatoes on the inside. Couple that with a light touch of…
Rosemary, Garlic & Thyme Crusted Prime Rib Roast with Au Jus
I’m not sure there’s anything more special and delicious during the holidays than a stunning, perfectly cooked prime rib roast. Prime Rib can at first seem intimidating to cook, but in all honesty, it’s way easier than roasting a turkey. There’s no brining, stuffing a cavity or worring about burning the skin. Cooking the most tender Prime Rib…
Chocolate Chip & Peach Crumble
Sometimes in life we have to compromise, but not when it comes to this dessert. This crumble will give dessert lovers the best of both worlds: a mixture of tart, fresh fruit and semi-sweet, salty chocolate. I am usually not the biggest fan of chocolate, but I still found this dish pretty irresistible. My recipe is an adaptation from an earlier…
Swedish Meatballs & Egg Noodles
So I have to come clean. While I do still live in the big city, I no longer cook in a tiny kitchen. I know, I’m living a lie, but the name Big City, Medium Kitchen just didn’t have the same ring to it. A few weeks ago, I upgraded and moved into a new…
Peach, Raspberry and Blueberry Crostata
Well, that was delicious… …but then again, what isn’t delicious that has a sugar and butter crumble on top. Although I have to say, for me, the fruit is the star of this dish. I used peaches as the base and raspberries and blueberries to bring in texture, tartness and those bright, vidid colors. You could throw together…
Brown Butter Baked Donuts with a Brown Butter Cinnamon Glaze
I spent my past Saturday morning baking donuts, and it was glorious. In my opinion, all weekends should involve baking and glazing. Also, who knew it was so easy to bake donuts? I was very happy with the way these turned out, especially for it being my first try. For my boyfriend this was a game changer, since now…
Gruyere & White Cheddar Potato Gratin
It all started with my craving for cheese and potatoes. Apparently I do not have any self restraint, since I ended up baking a dish which incorporated the two. My potato gratin, an adaptation from a recipe by my favorite cook Ina Garten, combined two strong cheeses, gruyère and white cheddar, with leeks and green onion. It is perfect as a side dish…
Sweet Potato Biscuits
I love the holidays for many reasons, catching up with friends and family, festive decorations, Christmas music, but my favorite reason of them all is it’s the perfect excuse to try out new recipes on unsuspecting house guests. These sweet potato biscuits were my latest test and from what I was told, they were a…
Pear, Apple, Blueberry & Cranberry Crumble
Looking for a Thanksgiving dessert alternative? These individual fruit crumbles will surprise and impress your guests. This is one of my favorite Ina Garten recipes for both it’s simplicity and deliciousness. Her original recipe uses a different filling, but I typically switch mine out and try different fruit combinations based on what’s in season. For…
Baked Acorn & Carnival Squash with Brown Sugar, Cranberries and Pecans
Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and made one of my favorite holiday treats a few weeks early. This recipe is one I’m pretty sure everyone has their own take on. I grew up with this dish and over the years have expanded upon the classic butter and brown sugar…
