Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread

This Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread is so good it’s ridiculous. I scribbled the recipe on a scrap of paper years ago while watching Ina Garten make it on TV and filed it away. A few years later I came across the recipe and made a batch. It was incredible. No wonder I wrote “very very excellent” on the recipe. Sometimes cornbread can be dry but Ina shared a little trick that ensures it comes out moist every time.

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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is probably the most popular mainstream Indian meal. It’s a simple recipe where chicken is simmered in a mild fragrant tomato sauce and usually served over rice. It doesn’t take long to prepare, and this recipe has ingredients you can find at most grocery stores.

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Shepherd’s Pie

Next time you’re making mashed potatoes, be sure to add a few extra potatoes to the pot so you have an excuse to make Shepherd’s Pie. This traditional British pub dish can be made from scratch or, for an easier version, with leftovers from your Sunday roast.

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Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Spinach and Leeks

If you ask people what their least favourite vegetable is, I’ll bet the top two answers are Brussels sprouts and spinach. But this creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Spinach and Leeks just may win over a few haters. With zesty goat cheese and a crunchy Parmesan topping, who would be able to resist?

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Eggplant Parmesan

Slices of eggplant are coated and fried until golden and crispy, then baked. The combination of crispy and creamy textures is achieved by using just the right amount of sauce and cheese.

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