Tag Archives: Heavy Cream

Tamari Cream Cheese Dip and Spread

Recipes from the midpoint of the 20th century can be hit or miss. On one hand, you’ve got a spam and jello mold with green olives and sardines; on the other… You’ve got a tasty little jewel like this. Cream … Continue reading

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A Perfectly Lovely Cream of Tomato Soup

I came across yet another tomato soup recipe that I absolutely had to try because… First: it was a (mostly) barefoot contessa recipe, and, even when I dive off the deep end with substitutions, I am always pleased. and… Second: … Continue reading

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Medianoche Salad Dressing

Longtime readers of this blog may recall how very much I like Medianoche (midnight) Mayonnaise on my Cuban sammiches. Now, with the addition of one or two (your choice) simple ingredients, sour cream and heavy cream, I’ve turned it into … Continue reading

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Heavy Cream Louis, But Better!

Folx who know me know that I can rarely pass up a salad with Louis Dressing on it, especially if asparagus is involved. So much so that I have five different serving options and variations on this one site. But … Continue reading

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An Easy Cherry Tart

When my mom-in-law came to visit, she brought along a jsr of cherry butter she had come across at a farm market, and I knew exactly how we were going to use, at least some of it… as part of … Continue reading

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Let’s Louis Like We Mean It!

One of my all time fave salads is assorted greens, blanched asparagus, and, if available, grilled shrimp or lobster. With Louis Dressing. Louis dressing, for those that are unfamiliar with it, is like Thousand Island has shed those awkward teen … Continue reading

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Tuscan Butter Shrimp

We spent a quiet Easter at home, just the two of and the pets. So. No ham. No multitude of side dishes. But. The nice folk at Delish did provide us a creamy shrimp recipe that looked really good, not … Continue reading

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Let’s Have a Guinness (Cake)!

It’s April, and so it was time to celebrate my husband’s birthday by having friends over to share a cocktail, some Thai-Style Stew, rather a lot of wine, and, of course, this tasty take on a chocolate Guinness cake. The … Continue reading

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Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Score another win for Nigella Lawson! This cheesecake is so very good, and so very easy to – literally – toss in the mixer, and then a springform pan and and bake; I can totally see why she has said … Continue reading

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Creamy Gorgonzola & Toasted Walnut Pasta Sauce

Rich gets recipe notifications from Sweet Paul that he shares with me if it especially interests him; or, if he thinks that it will especially interest me. A pasta sauce with Gorgonzola, cream, and toasted walnuts? Heck, yeah! When I … Continue reading

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