Stein’s Swedish  Meatballs & Lingonberry Sauce

Stein’s Swedish Meatballs & Lingonberry Sauce

This is the Swedish Meatball recipe from Chef Zane at the Stein Eriksen Lodge –  Glitretind Restaurant. I made these meatballs at home, and then a few weeks later had them at the restaurant. If you follow the recipe and use the right ingredients, this 

Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque

Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque

This is my go to tomato soup. I always keep a couple cans of Organic Muir Glen Fire-Roasted Tomatoes on hand to make this recipe. I have cut the recipe in half and doubled it for dinner parties. Everyone asks for the recipe, so I 

Italian Chocolate Cake

Italian Chocolate Cake

My friend Camilla shared this recipe with me, and I have been making it ever since. It was actually the recipe from her husband’s mother, so I feel very honored to have their family recipe. Camilla baked this cake with me several times, so that’s 

William Sonoma’s Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Bars

William Sonoma’s Ooey Gooey Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients: For the crust:1 package (1 lb. 2 oz./509 g) spiced pecan pumpkin quick bread mix  1 egg  8 Tbs. (1 stick) (4 oz./125 g) unsalted butter, melted  For the filling: 1 package (8 oz./250g) cream cheese, at room temperature  1 jar (13.5 oz./382 g) Muirhead pecan 

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Stovetop Mac and Cheese

I like to use ingredients that are fresh, and that I always have on hand.  The recipe calls for evaporated milk, but I use half and half if I have it, or milk if I don’t.  I also use whatever cheese I have in my 

Gooey Chocolate Pudding

Gooey Chocolate Pudding

I have been making this dessert for years.  This dessert is super simple, and I always have all of the ingredients on hand.  The “Wow” factor is big, for something very easy to make.  As with all recipes, I suggest only using the best ingredients. 

Sweet Pork Barbacoa

Sweet Pork Barbacoa

A friend was talking about a copycat recipe for Cafe Rio’s Seweet Pork Barbacoa, so I decided to scour the web and Pinterest and find a recipe.  There are so many recipes out there, and many of them are very similar. What I noticed is 

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

This pasta sauce is simple and delicious.  You can either make the sauce in a slow cooker or in a dutch oven.  Letting the sauce simmer or cook slow is important; you want the sauce to thicken and for the flavors to meld.  Ingredients: 6-8 

Monkey Bread

Monkey Bread

Ingredients 1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon2 cans Pillsbury Grands Biscuits1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup melted butterDirectionsHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a tube pan.  In a Zip-Loc bag mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.Cut dough into quarters.  Shake in bag to coat.  Arrange 

Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

Easy Hard Boiled Eggs

KEMP MINIFIE, Gourmet Live Thanks to food scientist Shirley Corriher and her book Cookwise, there’s a ridiculously simple method that produces sunny yellow yolks (with no blue-green discoloration) and whites as tender as a baby’s bottom. Over the years I’ve simplified it even further. Cover the