Posts by The Culinary Chase
Oatmeal Molasses Brown Bread
The smell of homemade bread cooking in the oven brings back a floodgate of food memories for me. My mom was always baking and homemade bread was a staple in our house. It’s been years since I made any white bread and even longer for brown. Bread making in my family goes back four generations. …
Read MoreHummingbird Cake
This is such a pretty cake it’s hard to imagine any leftovers. And, it’s relatively easy to make. The frosting might take a bit longer if you want to decorate it as shown. I don’t usually bake cakes, not that I don’t like them, but because there’s just the two of us and we’d be…
Read MoreShrimp with Garlic and Chili
I had been missing Asian food and when I saw this recipe I knew this was the answer to my hankering. There’s something about a subtle heat/spice that awakens all the senses. I’m not a fan of over-the-top heat or spice especially if it makes me uncomfortable and unable to enjoy what’s on my plate. …
Read MoreOoey Gooey Cocoa Brownies!
The brownie was born in the United States and while there are many stories as to its origins, everything points to Fannie Farmer. In 1905 she adapted her chocolate cookie recipe to a chocolate bar cookie baked in a rectangular pan. The brownie is classified as a bar cookie rather than a cake because…
Read MoreLentils with Oven-dried Tomatoes and Gorgonzola
In our house, we love lentils thanks to our time in Asia and consuming with much pleasure the Indian dish – dhal. I could eat dhal until the cows come home! Lentils are a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. They also provide slow-burning complex carbohydrates and can increase your energy by replenishing your iron.…
Read MoreOven-Baked Cabbage & Speck Frittata (frittata al forno con cavalo e speck)
I adore the holidays but after massive food consumption, I’m ready for lighter meals. This Italian dish is perfect for scaling back but full steam ahead with flavor and nutrients. Cabbage has cholesterol-lowering benefits and is an excellent source of vitamin K and C as well as a good source of vitamin A. For more…
Read MoreFried Zucchini Sticks
There are recipes that immediately grab your attention, like this one did. You know right away when the list of ingredients hits all the check marks which says it’s gonna be delicious. This recipe hails from Mindy’s Meals on Heels. A site where Mindy aims to to teach parents how to feed their children by…
Read MoreSaffron Tagliatelle with Spiced Butter
Hello and happy 2013! I thought about what would be my first posting for the new year and this dish rallied me back into the swing of things…it will awaken all of your senses! I kid you not, this is an absolutely scrumptious meal to make. Saffron comes from the crocus flower where each flower…
Read MoreCamembert and Cranberry Tartletts
These simple and elegant-looking tartletts are the perfect finger food. They are delicate and small enough to eat without too much fuss or mess. You’ll Need: mini fillo shells (already cooked) cranberry sauce Camembert, rind removed Preheat oven to 350° (180c). Cut Camembert into small pieces – small enough to fit easily in the shells.…
Read MoreCandy Cane Meringue Kisses
According to Snopes.com the candy cane came to being in Europe during the latter part of the 17th century but they were plain white. The red stripes appeared in the beginning of the 20th century. Christmas cards produced before 1900 show plain white canes while striped ones appear on many cards early in the 20th…
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