recipes from Adrienne Asher
This Christmas, we roasted a smallish goose, but even a small one leaves plenty of leftovers when there are only two people at the feast. In a perfect world, I would have made a goose-lamb version of cassoulet from the leftovers, but as (bad) luck would have it, I caught the flu a few days before Yule and my energy … Read more
One Christmas, my family decided to give homemade dessert gifts, and so this was my entry into the extravaganza. These chocolate truffles are very easy to make, but look elegant and festive in tiny gold baking cups, holiday bags, or pretty boxes.
Note: Exceptional truffles need exceptional ingredients; with so few ingredients, quality is paramount. Use high quality dark chocolate, … Read more
Here’s an easy weekday meal that both smells and tastes delicious. It’s based on country French dishes that make use of economical cuts of meat and quick stovetop cooking, and it’s a simple supper solution for busy cooks.
Cuisses de Poulet Français
Yield: 4 servings of two thighs each // 428 calories, 3 net carbs
8 large chicken thighs, skin … Read more
Hand-made, creamy, chocolate-hazelnut-y, delicious. Thanks to the “All Day I Dream About Food” website for this perfect recipe!
Homemade Nutella
Yield: about 2-1/2 cups, or 20 two-tablespoon servings at 2g carbs
3/4 cup Trader Joe’s toasted and husked hazelnuts
2 to 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
2 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tbsp powdered Swerve Sweetener
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch… Read more
I lived in Taos, New Mexico for many years and developed this recipe from inspiring pots of chili bubbling on the backs of neighbor’s stoves. When I first moved there, I was cooking on a wood stove, and having a big pot of stew or chili keeping warm was not just welcoming, it was practical.
Chili lends itself to improvisation. … Read more
If falling leaves and changing colors don’t let me know that autumn is here, my local organic grocery leaves no doubt: plump pumpkins and squashes of every variety suddenly appear in bright piles, which leads me to thinking about stews and gratins and this easy baked acorn squash recipe, most of all.
Baked acorn squash is easy, classic, warming, and … Read more