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11/18/2025

Roasted Tomato Soup with Gruyère Baguette Crostini

Roasted Tomato Soup with Gruyère Baguette Crostini- this soup is loaded with flavor, creamy and decadent but yet no crea...
11/18/2025

Roasted Tomato Soup with Gruyère Baguette Crostini- this soup is loaded with flavor, creamy and decadent but yet no cream is needed to achieve such smoothness
Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock offers rich flavors from variety of veggies, herbs spices that have been simmered for hours. This gluten-free veggie stock contains no added salt so you can control the saltiness as you please!
Ingredients:
4 lbs variety of tomatoes (these are from my garden)
2 heads of garlic
4 tbs olive oil + more for drizzling before serving
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 large yellow onion
1 red bell pepper
1 carrot
1 tbs tomato paste
32 oz unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 cup basil leaves + more for serving
Parmigiano Reggiano rind (optional)
Parmigiano Regiano, for serving
Chili flakes for serving
Baguette Cheese Crostini
1 baguette
4 tbs butter
4 oz Gruyère
Method:
Preheat oven to 400 F;
Wash tomatoes and place on a sheet pan along with carrots, onion, halved garlic bulbs and red pepper, season with olive oil, salt and pepper; roast for about 40 mins or until lightly charred;
Transfer veggies to a blender as you squeeze the garlic and blend with vegetable broth and basil leaves; run through a sieve for extra smoothness;
Pour the soup into a pot with the rest of the vegetable broth and Parmigiano Reggiano rind, adjust for salt and pepper and simmer until desired thickness;
To make the crostini- slice baguette, butter each slice and shred Gruyere on top; bake at 425 for until golden;
To serve- top soup with a drizzle of olive oil, Parmigiano Reggiano, basil, smoky chili flakes (optionally) and enjoy with cheese crostini!

🦐 Creamy Shrimp BisqueIngredients:1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tbsp butter1 tbsp olive oil1 small onion, finely cho...
11/18/2025

🦐 Creamy Shrimp Bisque

Ingredients:

1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp tomato paste

3 cups seafood or chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup dry white wine (optional)

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Salt and black pepper to taste

1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickness)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent and fragrant.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavor.

Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2–3 minutes. Remove half the shrimp and set aside.

Pour in white wine (if using) and simmer for 2 minutes.

Add broth, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.

Stir in cream and flour (if thicker consistency desired). Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

Add the reserved shrimp back to the pot and heat through.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Sausage Cheese Puff Pastry BitesIngredients:1 sheet puff pastry, thawed8 oz (225 g) sausage meat1 cup shredded cheddar c...
11/18/2025

Sausage Cheese Puff Pastry Bites

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

8 oz (225 g) sausage meat

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

1 tbsp honey (optional, for glaze)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix sausage meat, Dijon mustard, and cheddar cheese until well combined.

Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into two long strips.

Spoon the sausage mixture along one edge of each strip, then roll the pastry over to enclose the filling.

Seal the edges and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Brush each piece with beaten egg and place them seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Brush lightly with honey for a glossy finish (optional).

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Garlic Herb Butter Pork ChopsIngredients:- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)- 2 tbsp olive oil- 3 tbsp unsalted ...
11/18/2025

Garlic Herb Butter Pork Chops

Ingredients:

- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and freshly black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for brightness)

Directions:

1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the pork chops and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 145°F/63°C).
4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the pan, and let it melt.
5. Stir in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and parsley. Spoon the melted herb butter over the pork chops for about 1–2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat, drizzle with a bit of lemon juice if desired, and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
7. Serve warm with extra garlic herb butter from the pan on top.

11/07/2025

Recipe and Tips for the Creamiest Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes you need to add to your Thanksgiving table!
Here are my tips:

Recipe and Tips for the Creamiest Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes you need to add to your Thanksgiving table! Here are my...
11/07/2025

Recipe and Tips for the Creamiest Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes you need to add to your Thanksgiving table!
Here are my tips:
* I find gold potatoes to have a superior taste and best texture for mashing;
* always mashed potatoes while still hot; if you eat them cool they will turn sticky
* running potatoes through the sieve makes them super smooth; it’s worth the effort;
* you can roast the garlic along side your turkey as the ramekin is so tiny;

Ingredients:
3 lbs yellow gold potatoes
3 tbs butter + 1 tbs melted butter to top off
1.5 tsp salt, or to taste
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, warm
1/4 cup whole milk, warm
Chives

Roasted garlic
1 head of garlic
Pinch of salt
Black pepper

Method:
1. Cut the top off a garlic head, season with olive oil, salt and pepper and roast until soft and caramelized; (I roasted in the air fryer at 350 F for 30 mins)
2. Peel, wash and cube potatoes; boil until fork tender;
3. Drain the water and push potatoes through a mesh sieve while still hot; squeeze and run the garlic through as well; add butter and mix until butter has melted; pour cream and milk and mix well;
4. Finish with some melted butter, chives and enjoy!

11/06/2025

Smoked Cream Cheese with Smoked Bacon and Tomatoes- such a delicious appetizer that requires minimal preparation
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese
1 tbs bbq rub
3-4 bacon slices
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tbs olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
Black pepper
A few thyme sprigs
Sourdough crostini- for serving

Method:
1. Score cream cheese on top and season with BBQ rub on all sides;
2. Add tomatoes to small pan, season with olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper;
3. Place cream cheese, tomatoes and bacon into your Electric Smoker and smoke at 250 F for 1.5 hour;
4. To serve- top cream cheese with bacon and tomatoes and enjoy with crostini!


11/06/2025

Shun Giveaway + Recipe and Tips for a Juicy Bird — it’s an easy no fail recipe you can count on. Please find the full recipe in the comments below!
I’ve teamed up with Shun Cutlery to giveaway a holiday hosting essentials package, including the Premier Blonde 2-piece Carving set and a set of Kanso steak knives.

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