Let me just start off by saying that I really loved this white wine braised chicken and potatoes. After about 5 good bites, sampling everything and rubbing my crusty bread around in the little bit of sauce that drained to the bottom, I looked Bo in the eyes and said without an ounce of doubt…
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Sweet Sausage, Pancetta, and Fennel Pasta
I wanted something different for a change, and I wanted to finally try out cooking with fennel. On top of those two things, with Oliver still being sick and taking some medicine that’s pretty harsh on his stomach, I needed to make something that he would eat a lot of. It seems like a pretty…
How To Prep and Cut Leeks
Leeks are a fantastic vegetable to use, but a bit of a pain in the ass. They’re a cousin to garlic, onions, shallots, and scallions (aka green onions), and I think taste like a sweeter shallot. To me the most common dish made with leeks is potato leek soup, a personal favorite, but really you can…
Potato Leek Soup
Potato Leek Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Serves: 8 Ingredients: 1 cup butter 2 leeks, sliced thinly 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed salt and pepper to taste 4 cups chicken broth 1 tbsp corn starch 4 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup milk Directions: 1. In…
