Tag Archives: Chives

Fried Bread and Tomato Hash

Posted on July 18, 2023 by tbuzzee

Yeh. So, Nigella Lawson calls this a “hash,” but, truthfully, I think that it is just about the best example of a panzanella (a bread salad) that I have ever had. Bread cubes are fried in garlic infused olive oil, … Continue reading →

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Easy, Cheesy Grits

Posted on January 20, 2023 by tbuzzee

So. You recall those tasty pressure cooker ribs from the other day? Well, I boned and shredded the leftovers and thought I would serve them over cheesy grits – kinda like polenta, but made with white corn, or hominy, than … Continue reading →

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Swiss Cheese and Bacon Spread

Posted on April 27, 2022 by tbuzzee

I came across this recipe on a page of vintage cheese recipes, and thought it’d be a nice addition to our Book Club gathering. The original recipe suggested serving on Ritz or Wheat Thins crackers, but this was a predominantly … Continue reading →

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Garlic Butter

Posted on April 2, 2021 by tbuzzee

When I first moved to Chicago in the late 90’s, I came across a strange – to my New England eyes, anyway – item in the markets around the holidaze. Turkey Butter. No. Not butter made, somehow, from turkey, but … Continue reading →

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Vichyssoise

Posted on August 27, 2020 by tbuzzee

On a hot August day, what could be more refreshing than a nice bowl of… soup? Yah, youbetcha! When the soup is ice cold and creamy and so very, very tasty Vichyssoise. Otherwise known as “cold potato soup.” Some folk … Continue reading →

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Green Goddess Dip and…

Posted on March 19, 2020 by tbuzzee

I have long been tempted by the thought of Green Goddess Salad Dressing. Except… most recipes I have come across  in the past called for anchovies and tarragon – two things that I have not really cared for whenever I’ve … Continue reading →

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A New Take on an Old Sauce

Posted on September 4, 2018 by tbuzzee

One of my all-time favorite sauces for steak, chops, lamb, burgers, other sammiches, you name it, is the barefoot contessa’s horseradish sauce. It is wicked simple to toss together, uses no funky or hard to find ingredients, and is simply … Continue reading →

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Crusty Potatoes and Creamed Feta Cheese

Posted on January 4, 2018 by tbuzzee

We spent the week of Thanksgiving with my sister and her family, and one night for dinner, she had mentioned thinking of making a barefoot contessa recipe of potatoes coated with olive oil, then rolled in a salt and herb … Continue reading →

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Potatoes With Chives and Cream

Posted on May 3, 2017 by tbuzzee

A former coworker of my husband came across this recipe and shared it on the faceplace. My husband noticed and shot me an email asking to please try this, soon! A quick look at the recipe, from the nice folk … Continue reading →

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Pressure Cooker Cheddar Risotto

Posted on August 31, 2016 by tbuzzee

One of my favorite presents last year was one I didn’t even know I wanted; a “multi pot” combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, and, the real reason my husband bought it for me, risotto maker. And, let me … Continue reading →

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