Lunch

Savory Bread Pudding with Artichokes and Goat Cheese

September 11, 2016 by Molly Leave a Comment

Savory Bread Pudding

There’s just something about bread pudding that is super comforting. Sweet or savory, it doesn’t really matter. Bread pudding is one of those great things that you can whip up and use whatever you have in the house. It rarely requires a special trip to the store, just some old bread, eggs, milk, and then whatever you want to dress it up with. I opted for goat cheese and artichokes because the combo is superb AND I happened to have both in the house!

For this recipe I scooped the mixture into extra-large tulip baking liners, creating individual servings. This was a game time decision and they turned out better than I had hoped. How cute would these be for a baby/wedding shower?! I’ll definitely keep this one in my back pocket for upcoming events!

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No Knead Pizza Dough

January 24, 2016 by Molly 1 Comment

No Knead Pizza Dough

I’m not sure there are many things better than homemade pizza. There’s just something so comforting about it. I’ve played around with a lot of different pizza dough recipes and this is by far the best. Yes, it requires a little planning ahead (18 hours to be exact) but the results are incredible. This is the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. NOTHING compares to the pizza you get in Italy but this is pretty close!

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No Bean Turkey Chilli

December 27, 2015 by Molly Leave a Comment

I hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas! My family got together and enjoyed our annual progressive small plate Christmas Eve dinner. Basically, everyone is responsible for bringing one small plate to share. We had 8 courses in total – a smoked salmon appetizer, lobster bisque, roasted beet and goat cheese salad, sous vide duck with a savory bread pudding and a burgundy sauce, pot roast sliders with crispy onions and wasabi aioli, slow roasted lamb with a warm carrot salad and mint yogurt, and finally I made vanilla bean pots de creme with tart cherry compote, sour cream, pistachios and a salted rosemary shortbread cookie (recipe on the blog soon!). It was a huge meal and, honestly I’m still full.

After a busy Christmas I was in the mood for something warm, easy, and comforting…. hence a chili recipe. It’s also relatively healthy – my body is grateful! This recipe is my new favorite for chili. I’m not a huge fan of beans but you could add them in if you want. It’s spicy, hearty, and oh-so-tasty. The addition of the dried cranberries on top makes it feel a little festive.

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Easy Crockpot Bolognese

December 13, 2015 by Molly Leave a Comment

The weather outside was frightful today. It’s finally raining in California (thank goodness!) but the rain and wind combo is something I could do without. There was most definitely some Forest Gump style sideways rain during my trip to Whole Foods this morning. Ugh.

On the bright side, days like today are perfect for busting out the crockpot and making something warm and cozy. This crockpot bolognese is probably the recipe that I make the most. It’s SO EASY. And SO GOOD. Seriously.

It’s also really versatile – serve it over pasta, zoodles (zucchini noodles), or just with a piece of crusty french bread. I served mine with sautéed zucchini and crispy polenta. Delicious!

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Brie + Apple Grilled Cheese

December 11, 2015 by Molly 3 Comments

Let me start by saying that a sandwich like this a BIG splurge for me. I love grilled cheese sandwiches but I never, ever get/make them because I can almost always find a better choice. However, once is blue moon there’s nothing like an ooey, gooey grilled cheese. And this one, in particular, just hits the spot.

The combination of raisin bread, brie, Granny Smith apples, caramelized onions, and a little whole grain mustard makes the best sweet and savory combo EVER. I never would have considered raisin bread for something like this but it’s really the key component. This sandwich is so tasty and, seriously, worth every single calorie!

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