Roasted Salmon, Grape Tomatoes and Leeks with Sparkling Wine Sauce

 My only, only critique for this dish is longest title ever. It pretty much lists every ingredient in the recipe... I do understand, however, that each of the title ingredients plays a key role in the unique flavor. Why don't we just call it Gourmet Roasted Salmon? I think that fits. Ingredients: 1 pint grape tomatoes 2 leeks, white parts only, cut into 1/4" rounds 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 tsp. dried thyme Salt and ground...

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Thai-Style Stir Fry

This is definitely a keeper!  Straight from the October 2012 Cook's Illustrated, it's another America's Test Kitchen winner.  Chicken, eggs, broccoli, and rice noodles tossed with the most flavorful sauce, you really can't go wrong. The key in this recipe is LEAVE IT ALONE.  When I say without stirring or stirring once, I mean it.  I was very skeptical of this method, as I am an extremely impatient cook, and want...

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Quinoa with Corn and Pecans

One of my absolute favorite features of the Best Foods Cookbook is the unique pairings of ingredients. I never would have thought to put pecans, corn, and BACON in quinoa.  I'm so thankful for creative, innovative minds such as Dana Jacobi (author of the cookbook)!  This was so quick and simple to make. Enjoy! Ingredients: 3 tsp. canola oil, divided 1 strip bacon, finely chopped 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 cups cooked quinoa...

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Meatier Meatloaf

I don't like meatloaf, but I like this. It came from my monthly Cook's Illustrated magazine put out by America's Test Kitchen. Need I say more? Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped fine 6 ounces white mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin 1/2 slice hearty...

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Hello?

Well, hello. Let me re-introduce myself. My name is Mikaela, and I'm that girl that used to share delicious, aboriginal recipes with you. That girl who used to be dedicated to the art of cooking and writing and used to narrate my kitchen adventures to you once upon a time.  Remember me? That same girl, me, apologizes profusely if you are a regular bloggower (Blog follower - just made that up!).  Granted, I think I'm flattering myself a...

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