Ingredients 3 cups 00 flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon salt 3 eggs plus 2 yolks 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon water 4 tbs red chili pepper flakes (more for added spiciness) Instructions Put the flour on a clean dry work surface. Make a hole, known as a flour well, in the center of the flour pile that is about 8 inches wide. Crack all of the eggs and the yolk into the hole and add the olive oil, salt and water. Gradually draw in the flour from the inside wall of the...
Pork Wellington
As I clippity-clop down cobble stone roads on my horse-drawn carriage… OK, so you don’t have to be THAT fancy to enjoy Pork Wellington.
French Toast Casserole
Recipe: French Toast Casserole Ingredients 1 loaf French bread (13 to 16 ounces) 8 large eggs 2 cups half-and-half 1 cup milk 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg Dash salt 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Instructions Cube up French bread and arrange in a generously buttered 9 by 13-inch flat baking dish in 2 rows, overlapping as needed. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, half-and-half, milk,...
Flaming Strawberry Cupcakes
So this is cake really. Choose your favorite cupcake recipe and icing. Hollow out the strawberry and fill with a 80+ proof liquor. People seem to be recommending Bacardi 151.
Butternut Squash Gnocchi
Recipe: Butternut Squash Gnocchi in Sage Butter Sauce Ingredients 1 lb butternut squash (you can substitute with 1 cup butternut/pumpkin puree) olive oil 1 egg 1 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp nutmeg 2 1/2 cup flour (approximately) 3 tbsp butter 1/4 cup sage leaves parmesan cheese, shaved(optional) Instructions Preheat oven to 350. Half the squash lengthwise and remove seeds and strings. Lighlty rub olive oil on both halves. Place on a roasting pan, skin side down and roast for 30 to 40 minutes or until fork tender. Remove squash from oven, scoop out flesh and place in a food processor....
Pappardelle
Pappardelle Ingredients Eggs to flour 1:100 ratio See Tips for important ingredient information Preparation Tips
Ajitama (Ramen Eggs)
Ajitama, portmanteau of ajitsuke + tamago (味付け卵), are ‘seasoned eggs’ rumored to be the umami-licious creation by Kenji Chiba who first started putting it on top of his ramen street-style ramen. INGREDIENTS Marinade/Curing solution: DIRECTIONS
Temari Sushi
Little balls of goodness and my latest obsession. Temari (手ま) translates to “hand ball”… think the Japanese version of hacky sack. Temari sushi is easy and fun to make and the options are endless! HOW TO MAKE TEMARI SUSHI Ball up some sushi rice. Tip: Wet your palms to prevent the rice from sticking to your hands. Thinly slice what you would like to wrap your sushi ball with. In this bite, I layered the maguro (tuna), shiso, avocado and salmon. Transfer your layers to a sheet of plastic wrap. Place your rice ball on top of the layers. Pull...
Pig Candy
Ready for some porcine indulgence? Bring on the pig candy!
Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken pot pie, the All-American comfort food… would you believe it isn’t American at all? Yep, you can thank the Greeks and Romans for this. The first pies, made by the Greeks, were baked meats in an open crust pastry known as “traps”. Historians believe Romans made this a prize of victory after they conquered Greece later adding the top crust commonly referred to as “coffins”. Sounds a bit depressing, eh? Maybe it’s time for a chicken pot pie pick-me-up!
Macaroni and Cheese
Mac ‘n cheese. It’s the quintessential comfort food- sure to cure illness, the heaviest heartache or the run-of-the-mill bad day. On one of my darkest days, I received a heartfelt card from my dear friend Michelle with this recipe tucked inside. It’s a shame she’s over a thousand miles away. I miss her so, but she’s here in spirit enjoying this Bouvier mac ‘n cheese and vino with me. Recipe: Macaroni and Cheese Ingredients Topping 1 1/2 cups fresh sourdough bread (pulverized into coarse crumbs) 4 tbsp extra sharp cheddar, grated 3 tbsp parmigiano-reggiano, grated 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, finely...
Tiramisu
Here’s a fun fact: Tiramisu is a derivation of the Italian/Latin word, ‘Tirar’ or ‘to pick up’. Venetian prostitutes back in the day are said have dipper their bread into coffee as a ‘pick-me up’.
Scotcheroos
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup rice syrup 1/2 cup salted peanut caramel* 1/2 cup Nutella, 6 cups crisp rice cereal 6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate 1 cup butterscotch-flavored chips fleur de sel or flaky sea salt For the salted peanut caramel 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup water 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt 3/4 cup roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped Instructions Make the salted peanut caramel by warming the cream in a saucepan or microwave, and setting it aside. Cook the water, 1 cup sugar, corn syrup, and salt to...
Caramelized Onion Potato Galette with Clarified Rosemary Butter
Ingredients 2 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced with a mandolin 1 large yellow onion, sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 sprigs rosemary 1 cup unsalted butter salt and pepper Parchment paper Instructions Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 9″ springform pan with parchment paper. If you don’t have a springform pan, a large cast iron will work just fine. In a small saucepan melt the butter with 2 sprigs of the rosemary. Cook the butter over medium heat until the butter is fragrant and the milk solids have settled on top. Use a spoon to remove as...
Brand new nomnomTime!
So I’ve finally gone and updated this site after a long time of ignoring everything that was broken. If you haven’t noticed, the site has a brand new theme and actual functionality to go along with it! We hope that now you’ll send us your best noms in addition to loving and sharing ours. Be sure to register for an account so that you can easily submit a recipe to us. There are quality standards that must be followed for us to post a new recipe and yes, I know that those standards aren’t displayed anywhere, but I’ll eventually get...
Panpepato
“Panpepato is rumored to have strong aphrodisiac qualities and has the ability to stop couples from arguing, two very good reasons to give it a try this holiday season.” True or not, this Italian fruit cake is far from any fruit cake I’ve tried. Somewhere between a cake and fudge, you will find this deliciously rich. Trust me, your dentist will thank you. Thank you, David Lebovitz for this recipe. Recipe: Panpepato Ingredients 5 tablespoons (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural) 2 1/2 cups (325g) nuts; any mix of walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts, toasted and very coarsely chopped 3/4 cup...
Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
A lemony twist on momma Dowdle’s famous recipe. I don’t know what it is about this speckled bread, but it’s addicting and good god does it make my house smell good. Recipe: Lemon Poppy Seed Bread Ingredients 1 box white cake mix 1 box instant lemon pudding 4 eggs 3/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup sherry 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 2 tbs poppy seeds Instructions Preheat the oven to 350. Mix all ingredients together and pour into two greased bread pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes.
Fried Beets with Spicy Aioli
Recipe: Fried Beets with Spicy Aioli Ingredients 20 beets 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup white vinegar Soybean oil, for frying 2 cups cornstarch 2 cups Japanese mayonnaise (I use Kewpie) Sriracha Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the beets in the center of a large foil sheet. Drizzle with the oil and vinegar. Place a second large foil sheet on top of the beets, crimping the edges together to form an airtight pocket. Roast in the oven for 2 hours. When the beets are ready, peel them using a kitchen towel. If roasted correctly, the skin...
