Usually you’ll find me making truffles in the winter – maybe for Christmas or New Year’s but today it’s July. I guess anytime is a good time for truffles, but beware – truffles and excess heat don’t mix. These poor babies got a little warm and then I tossed them in the fridge so they lost a bit of their gorgeous shine.
Rustic Chocolate Truffles
For a while, Dulce de Leche was virtually unknown in much of the States until it became all the rage years ago. If you’ve never had it, Dulce de Leche is rich, spoonable caramelly goodness and you buy it, usually in a can. Dulce de Leche can be used in all kinds of ways, but here Dulce de Leche is spread on top of a cheesecake base for these delish Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars. Oh, yes, please! Finish these with a sprinkle of Fleur de Sel to add a bit of spark. Umhmm!
Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Bars
This Potato, Mushroom, Caramelized Onion Gratin is rich, satiny, silky, and utterly decadent. It’s a beautiful special occasion side dish.
Potato Mushroom Caramelized Onion Gratin
Hello Frugal Peeps! Guess what’s coming up fast? Cinco de Mayo. And that always makes me think about one of my fave cuisines, and that’s anything Mexican (or even anything remotely close.) That made me think about one of my favorite recipes, Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Poblanos with Rajas Sauce.
Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Poblanos with Creamy Rajas Sauce
A while back, I shared my Shrimp & Grits with a Cajun Gastrique. Well, that’s quite a version of Shrimp and Grits. Let’s just say it’s not yo Mama’s Shrimp and Grits and it’s divine! And it takes just a bit more time with a few more steps than the average recipe – but it’s all so worth it. But that’s the kind of recipe you want to concentrate on and keep the grits part simple. So simple, but still delicious, is this recipe for Simple Instant Cheesy Grits.
Shrimp & Grits with Cajun Gastrique & Cheesy Grits