Creamy, delicious and comforting, Risotto is undisputedly one of the classic rice dishes of the world. When I heard of Cook’s Illustrated came out with an “easy, partially hands off” method for Asparagus Risotto, I wondered if their scientific approach would improve my risotto.
Asparagus Risotto
It’s hard to go wrong with Quiche. It’s the perfect, make-ahead recipe for breakfast, brunch or a light dinner. Maybe in front of a cozy fire in the winter or on the deck with a glass of wine on a balmy summer evening. A little side salad or some fruit and you’re set. While I love just about any Quiche, there is one quiche that is the pinnacle of all Quiche. Or is it Quiches? It’s this Quiche Lorraine Cook’s Illustrated version.
Quiche Lorraine Cook’s Illustrated
This quick, easy standby is a kid pleaser, for sure, made on the stovetop in minutes, using ingredients you’re likely to have on hand. Especially if you have any leftover or already cooked chicken or turkey. Serve your Updated Chicken a la King over popovers, maybe these easy and fun Popovers in a Muffin Tin and this old farmhouse staple seems fresh and current.
Updated Chicken a la King
How about Brunch this week, maybe over the weekend or for dinner? You just can’t go wrong with this Upside Down Caramel Apple French Toast, adapted originally from Tyler Florence. It’s a decadent and rich French Toast and full of caramelly apples punctuated by a few dried cranberries and a handful of pecans for a little crunch.
Tyler Florences Upside Down Caramel Apple French Toast
I’ve always been nuts about French Onion Soup. From my very first taste! I remember it was at a little underground restaurant in Denver that I was introduced to French Onion Soup. I suppose these days we would call it a Bistro, and I was in my very early 20’s. I’ve had many French Onion Soups over the decades but none of them, at any restaurant, have been as good as this French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated Version.
French Onion Soup Cooks Illustrated