We all love a good sandwich, particularly when assembled on the best of breads – crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and then slathered with aromatic basil, thin slices of Wagu Bresaola, and a hint of fresh mozzarella cheese. Slightly warm, barely melted…where are you-here or in your dreams? Basil…
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“Quiche is the best!”No kidding! They truly are “Pretty Much THE BEST THING EVER!”I think I’ve told you before – quiche was one of the very first things I learned to bake with my mom and I FONDLY remember that. I’ll cherish those moments with Mom in the kitchen. Thank you, Mom. And, thank you,…
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Fish En Papillote. Don’t you feel fancy just saying it? Despite what its elegant name might suggest, this method of baking fish in parchment paper packets is one of the easiest, most foolproof methods to cook fish. Fish cooked en papillote (which is French for “in paper” and is pronounced ahn-pa-pee-yawt) means to bake fish inside of a…
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Absolutely salivating and amazing recipes have no need to be complex.In fact, when things take longer than 30 minutes to prepare, or require a laundry list of ingredients, I’m usually checked out from the start. Those are not for me. I’m all about simplicity, but I’m also all about intense, unique, and extraordinary flavor. That’s…
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Not to that Stay at Home Sourdough bread wasn’t absolutely amazing, but I feel like I need a little time to “Ashley-ify” borrowed and gifted recipes.I think I’ve had the time now for the sourdough.It’s complete. It’s perfect. It’s soft. It’s tangy. And, it’s sour.This time, it’s laced with a ripple of savory basil pesto!…
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Needing to use my sourdough starter again this week (caring for this baby is stressful!), I opted for more than just a “bread.” I wanted something to constitute more of a meal for my honeypie. And, since he loves chicken, we all love pesto (it’s the besto) and NO ONE can turn down my homemade…
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Once again I am utterly incapable of arriving as a guest to another’s home empty-handed. That’s right, incapable. I am compelled to bring a treat. I literally MUST. And, I absolutely adore the opportunity to bake for my friends and loved-ones. Invite me over…you’ll see. – Just hand me a big glass of wine and…
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Pesto is one of those marvelous things in life that can be served with just about anything. Obviously basil pesto is the most common and well known accoutrement when it comes to the saucy game. However, there is so much more to the world of pesto than a simple Italian basil, parmesan, and pine nut…
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