Pumpkin Purée
Preheat oven to 400° F. Split pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds and loose fibers. Place in a large roasting pan flesh side to the pan. Pour ⅛…
Preserved Lemons
Choose your preserving jar. I used a 1 liter Weck cylinder. This recipe is easy to adjust and very flexible but make sure you buy enough lemons to…
Cous Cous with Pomegranates
I absolutely love making this Cous Cous with Pomegranates salad all winter long. It pairs well with almost any protein, or it's great on its own. I…
Artichoke and Preserved Lemon Soup
I love artichokes. A lot. But I do not make them often because Marc despises them. We’re talking mortal enemies. He can sense from two days out if…
Roasted Cabbage
Instead of steaming it, this year I decided to roast the cabbage. I thought it was a nice variation that took advantage of my already hot oven. I…
Kale and Many Mushroom Pizza
It's surprising to me that this is my first pizza post because I love brainstorming pizza combinations. I like to follow the seasons and what's at…
Clementine Rosemary Margaritas
Clementine Rosemary Margaritas started off Thanksgiving 2012. Good parties do have a tendency to start with cocktails. And like good cocktails often…
Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup
This creamy, sweet and spicy Sweet Potato Chipotle Soup was a perfect fit with my Mexican theme. The crunch of the apple corn salad gave it both…
Tequila Cranberry Relish
This Tequila Cranberry Relish is a variation on the cranberry relish my mom always makes. People often ask about her secret recipe, but it’s really…
Cornbread Stuffing with Cotija, Figs and Sage
When I set myself upon a Mexican menu, I knew that all of those cornbread stuffing recipes I’d seen over the years would finally have their day in…
Cranberry Caramel Tarts
I absolutely adore these Cranberry Caramel Tarts. This was one of those desserts that I knew would be a favorite of mine, even before I tried it. And…
Leftover Thanksgiving Enchiladas
Every year I yearn for Thanksgiving turkey just so I can have these Leftover Thanksgiving Enchiladas. I’ve been making these for years, but I never…
Sweet Potato Purée with Curry Puffed Grains
This is the first peek at my Thanksgiving 2013 menu in the form of Sweet Potato Purée with Curry Puffed Grains. I'm sharing it so that I can post…
Tart and Spicy Ginger Spritz Mocktail
With all of the busy Thanksgiving posting and leftover making, I haven’t shared a cocktail in awhile, so I'm rectifying that today with a Tart and…
Snowstorm Hot Chocolate
Today it’s the first big snow in Philly (and lots of other places, I’m sure) and with that came Snowstorm Hot Chocolate. If you were watching the…
Grasshopper Brownies
Holiday sweets are on the menu here at Dirty Laundry Kitchen including Grasshopper Brownies, a family favorite. I know we all have lots of parties…
Winter’s Eve Mice Cookies
While it’s true that there are lots and lots of cookies already hanging around in offices and lounges everywhere, I promise you’re going to need…
Norwegian Almond Bars
Close in time to making these Norwegian Almond Bars, my sister asked me to rank pistachios, cashews, peanuts and almonds in order of preference. I…
Grandpa P.O.’s Nog! – Eggnog
This Grandpa P.O.'s Nog! - Eggnog is the real deal. Grandfather Peter Olaf Peterson's recipe. Raw eggs. Real cream. 100 proof wild turkey. It’s not…
Danish Puffs
The second almond dessert of the week, as promised: Danish Puffs. The flaky crust, the custardy egg puff that is pâte à choux, the buttery sweet…
Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding
This Cranberry Butternut Squash Bread Pudding is a wonderful make-ahead Winter brunch dish. It’s great sweet or savory and I like it best served as…
Tamale Dough
I’m no tamale expert, unless you count eating them, but last year I adopted the tradition of making tamales for Christmas using Anna Zepaltas…
Swedish Orange Cardamom Stars
These Swedish Orange Cardamom Stars provide a festive and light dessert that will pair nicely with the cocktail and further our theme of glitter…
Pickled Pear Bruschetta
The hearty cracker as the base makes for a beautiful and rustic dish with my Pickled Pear Bruschetta. The rich mascarpone shallot spread is both…
Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote
This Stilton Tart with Blueberry Sage Compote is a lovely thing to make for a New Year’s Eve cocktail party. One of the best parts about it is…
Happy New Year Party
Happy New Year! Dirty Laundry Kitchen is now about a year old. I want to take a moment to thank you all so much for reading the blog and sharing 2013…
Leftover Eggnog Pancakes
It's possible I like these Leftover Eggnog Pancakes even better than the Nog from which they're made. And I really like the Nog. They're a…
French Onion Soup
I blame the cold, but I'm off task again with this classic French Onion Soup. It all started this morning as I wrote up my notes for the Cranberry…
Cranberry Frozen Margaritas
Despite it being the middle of Winter, the high tomorrow is 61° F, so I feel comfortable getting back on the posting track with cold Cranberry…
Roasted Chayotes
Ever heard of Roasted Chayotes? They're newish to me, particularly as something to cook! In the winter I become desperate for new and…
Chili Lime Chicken Filling for Tamales
When embarking on my first tamale party, I started with the two fillings from Anna Zepaltas, including this Chili Lime Chicken Filling for Tamales. I…
Butternut Squash and Bean Tamale Filling
Butternut Squash and Bean Tamale Filling came about after trying out the tamale filling recipes of others, because I wanted to make one of my own. I…
Snow Day Chicken Pot Pie
Today, it's the day for Snow Day Chicken Pot Pie. You know the kind. The wind chill is below freezing, there are logs on the fire; I could curl up…
Mushroom and Kale Tamales
Of the three different tamales on my Hot Tamale Dinner Menu, these Mushroom and Kale Tamales are my favorites. That is quite the accolade too,…
Chile Rojo Salsa
I love this complex and smokey Chile Rojo Salsa. Not only is it perfect with the mushroom kale tamales, but it's great with pretty much everything…
Tamale Assembly
It's finally time for Tamale Assembly. You did all the prep. You bought all the ingredients. It's time to make the margaritas, await your guests, and…
Mushroom Sliders
It’s hard to believe that it’s already Super Bowl time, but it is, and this year, I’m expanding on last year’s menu with these Mushroom…
Ginger. Ginger! Ginger!! Cookies with White Chocolate
It's colder than molasses in February, which triggers a happy cold weather memory for me and these Ginger. Ginger! Ginger!! Cookies with White…
Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s
Cherry Lime Scones, Heart-shaped for Valentine’s are a big deal in our house. I’m not the earliest of risers, and Marc eats breakfast immediately…
Orange à la Norvegienne
I was shocked that I’d never heard of Orange à la Norvegienne before. I mean, French cooking takes on a Scandinavian country? That’s my…
Winter Salad with Green Apples and Golden Beets
In the Winter, it can be hard work to make salads that excite and inspire the senses, which is precisely why I love this Winter Salad with Green…
Ginger Snap Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwich
Part of keeping my house well-stocked with things like the ingredients for Ginger Snap Eggnog Ice Cream Sandwich is about my serious love for house…
Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad
This Red Grape, Blue Stilton Salad came about when I needed a nice winter salad to serve with Boeuf Bourguinon. I was so focused on the main dish,…
Two Bottle Boeuf Bourguinon
Want to hear a Dirty Laundry Kitchen dirty secret? I’ve been struggling to cook and write the past couple of weeks. The oscillating temperatures,…
Roasted Cabbage with Roquefort
Roasted Cabbage with Roquefort is a serious upgrade to your average cabbage side. In fact, it's so flavorful it's almost enough to be a meal on it's…
The Decoy Cocktail
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, one and all. For your Monday night Happy Hour pleasure, I give you The Decoy Cocktail a.k.a. Duck, Duck, Drink. So…
Easter Egg Beet and Citrus Salad
Salads are way more fun to eat if you put lots of goodies on them, and this Easter Egg Beet and Citrus Salad is no exception. I always make lots…
Lime Dark Rum Cranberry Relish
I love cranberry relish, and no matter my theme, it's going to be at my Thanksgiving table in some form or the other. So when I took on a Caribbean…
Five Squash Soup and Lime Caramel Corn
Five Squash Soup and Lime Caramel Corn is probably the most playful dish I have ever made, and that's a compliment, to be clear. I have to say, that…
Chocolate Chestnut Coffee Cake
‘Tis the season for all things holiday baking, guests popping in and out with little notice, keeping a few extra nice bottles of wine about, and…
Leftover Gingerbread Berry Sundae
There are some leftovers that require a lot of creativity to use up, and then there are desserts, like the gingerbread in…
Pantry Tips How to open a Pomegranate
While of course, there are many ways to open a pomegranate, as a connoisseur of the gorgeous fruit, I feel compelled to share with you what I think…
Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem
This Roasted Cauliflower Hazelnut Celery Salad via Jerusalem is one of my very favorite recipes, from one of my very favorite cookbooks from recent…
Chestnut Soup for Anna
Not only is December chestnut season, and not only do I love them and all excuses to make chestnut recipes, but my dear friend Anna has just given…
Duckfat Potatoes with Prunes via Jerusalem
While I was paging through Jerusalem, the cookbook, looking for a substantial side to go with my mint butter lamb chops, I came across these Duck Fat…
Jerusalem Cookbook Dinner Party
Everyone loves a menu that's straightforward and ready to go and this Jerusalem Cookbook Dinner Party is all that and more. Added bonus, most of the…
Balsamic Roasted Parsnips
Sometimes it's really hard to stay interested in salad and vegetables in the cold, dark or winter, but keeping things like these Balsamic Roasted…
Citrus Flowers with Spicy Pistachio Brittle
I’m sure you have no need for this Citrus Flowers with Spicy Pistachio Brittle recipe. Afterall, I’m fairly certain I’m the only person on the…
Chestnut Sticky Buns
Chestnut Sticky Buns, Barrett? Why are you messing with perfection? It’s a reasonable question, I agree. I have a reasonable answer though. I…
Olive Honeydew Winter Summer Salad
This Olive Honeydew Winter Summer Salad is one of those amazing recipes that is fitting in both of the odd extremes of winter and summer. While a…
Swedish Almond Loaf Cake
This very simple Swedish Almond Loaf Cake is one of my special pan exception recipes. I don’t really have another use for the wacky little pan…
Celery Aquavit Spritzer
I find that a good cocktail, while not essential, is a great social lubricant to get a party started off right, and this Celery Aquavit Spritzer…
Sweet Pickled Carrots and Cauliflower
I absolutely love, love, love, this Sweet Pickled Carrots and Cauliflower recipe and I wish that I could credit myself with it, but instead, credit…
Leek Soup with Fried Sage
This Leek Soup with Fried Sage is velvety, savory, smooth, and delicious. It’s easy to make in the large quantity I have it scaled for in this…
Carrot Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Caraway Yogurt
This Carrot Wheat Berry Salad with Lemon Caraway Yogurt is a perfect fall salad that works well as a meal or as a first course if you like. It’s…
Lingonberry Elderflower Cranberry Relish
One item that I absolutely cannot have Thanksgiving without is a version of my Lingonberry Elderflower Cranberry Relish. If you check out a couple of…
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter
Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter is a delight to eat and a cinch to make. And the best part? Thick and Smooth Fall Apple Butter makes fall last all…
Dense Walnut Cake
Go ahead, bake this Dense Walnut Cake today and “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!” The checkout line at the grocery store was so long that…
Lingonberry Cardamom Tart
From a technique perspective, this Lingonberry Cardamom Tart is closely based on a Martha Stewart recipe. But I have a confession to make, I’ve…
Old School Sugar Cookies with Almond Icing
You may recognize these Old School Sugar Cookies with Almond Icing as my Halloween Sugar Cookies and you're right. They're exactly the same. But…
Christmas Carol Punch
This Christmas Carol Punch started a couple of years ago when a friend gifted me a bottle of Sorel. Sorel is one of those made-in-Brooklyn hipster…
