Chili con Fritos
Say "hello" to Chili con Fritos! I perfected this recipe during the early days of the pandemic, when we all had to get creative with our collection of pantry staples. The chili is just the way … [Read more...]
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Say "hello" to Chili con Fritos! I perfected this recipe during the early days of the pandemic, when we all had to get creative with our collection of pantry staples. The chili is just the way … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 11 Comments
Do you remember the pumpkin-enhanced cinnamon rolls I made back in 2014? Last week, after my friend Jerry told me that he still makes the rolls and gives them away to neighbors at Thanksgiving time, I decided to make another batch for myself. Only this time, I added an … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 13 Comments
Need some Thanksgiving Dinner inspiration? I have a first course soup, a main course turkey, seven sexy sides, and five decadent desserts to share with you! I also have a few words to say about how we are celebrating during the global pandemic: This year, because … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 30 Comments
It's been a newsy week! And my tummy was in knots for most of it. To calm body and soul, I turned to one of my favorite recipes on this site: Bacon, Eggs, Coleslaw, and Cheese. It's a simple skillet supper for two, and of course it's divinely delicious! Here's the video … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 24 Comments
Per the little number generator at Random.org, the winners are #86 Michele, #130 Joy, and #314 Christopher. To collect your loot, just send me a note (click here) and be sure to include your shipping … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 664 Comments
I love every component of this Butternut Squash Pie. I love the all-butter pastry crust. I love the thin layer of crushed gingersnap cookies. I love the light, airy, cinnamon-scented butternut squash filling. Ready for a new taste sensation? I made a video and wrote out … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 14 Comments
Crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Crispy Roasted Potatoes are the bomb! I love them alongside an omelet, a steak, or a hamburger. Unlike French fries, the little spuds retain their crispness long after they've emerged from the oven. Need a little … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 23 Comments
Another day, another project. Recent heavy rains revealed a leak in our dining room ceiling. The culprit? A 19th-century chimney. According to the mason we hired, the chimney is peppered with cracks and holes. Too many holes, in fact, for a mere repointing-job. To … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 41 Comments
Sally Lunn is an 18th century bread made from flour, yeast, milk, and eggs. I love it for toast, French toast, and for simply topping with good butter and homemade strawberry jam. It's certainly an easy bread to make. The only special equipment you'll need is a stout … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 24 Comments
This Szechuan Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner plays all the right notes for me: Fast. Fabulous. Meltingly delicious. The chicken thighs, broccoli florets, and slices of red onion are first cloaked in a spicy-sweet marinade, and then baked together in the oven. Wanna eat … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 20 Comments
I love Chicken Tikka Masala! I love the yogurt-marinated chicken morsels. I love the cream-enriched tomato sauce finish. I love the ease with which the dish comes together. Do you love what I love? Here's the video and printable recipe for this classic Indian main … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 7 Comments
Oh, the delicious things we can create with our autumn harvest! Yesterday, for the third time in my life, I made Pierogi with Butternut Squash and Sage. Pierogi are … [Read more...]
BY Kevin Lee Jacobs | 27 Comments