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30 Jan 2026
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French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup

Sweet, slow-caramelized onions meet rich beef stock, red wine, and a touch of balsamic in this cozy French onion soup. Topped with toasted baguette slices and gooey melted gruyere, every spoonful is warm, savory, and satisfying. Perfect for chilly days or a comforting, hands-on meal everyone will love.
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Ingredients
  

  • 6 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 8 Onion, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
  • 6 Finely Minced Cloves of Garlic
  • 2 cups Red Wine
  • 12 cups Beef Stock
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 16 Toasted Bread Slices, Baguette
  • 4 cups Gruyere Cheese, shredded
  • Sea Salt, to taste
  • Black Pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter in large pot over low heat until melted.
  • Add onions and caramelize them. Stir occasionally. This can take an hour.
  • Halfway through the process you can add the sugar. This helps caramelized the onions and make the onions sweeter.
  • Add garlic once onions have caramelized. Allow to sweat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • De-glaze with red wine and cook until liquid is absorbed into the onions.
  • Add beef stock and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
  • Add thyme, salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Pour soup into oven safe bowl and top off with a few slices of bread and 1/2 to 1 cup of gruyere cheese.
  • Place soup on sheet tray and cook under the broiler on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the cheese is browned and melted.
30 Jan 2026
Recipe Cassidy Harvey 0 comment

Lamb Bites with Cheese Fondue

Lamb Bites with Cheese Fondue

Juicy, herb-seasoned lamb bites meet a creamy, melty cheese fondue in this interactive, flavor-packed dish. With fresh dippers like apples, grapes, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes, every bite is a mix of savory, sweet, and fresh. Perfect for sharing with friends or family, it turns any meal into a hands-on, delicious experience.
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Ingredients
  

Lamb Bites

  • 1.5 lbs Lamb Stew Meat
  • 16 ounces Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 Tbsp Onion Flakes
  • 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Mint
  • 1 Tbsp Thyme Leaves

Cheese Fondue

  • 1 Whole Garlic Clove, peeled & top cut off
  • 1 cup Liquid, (white wine, stock, or a combo of both
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Fontina Cheese, grated
  • 1 cup Provolone Cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Asiago Cheese, grated
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Cheese Fondue Dippers

  • Lamb Bites
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets
  • 2 Apples, sliced
  • 1 cup Grapes
  • 1 Persimmon
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes

Instructions
 

Lamb Bites

  • Marinate lamb in Greek yogurt for 2 to 4 hours. The lactic acid in the yogurt helps break down the connective tissue of the lamb.
  • Remove lamb from yogurt marinade. Place in bowl lamb, salt, pepper, oregano, onion flakes, and allspice. Toss well.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat and add butter.
  • Add lamb chunks to skillet without crowding. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until a beautiful crispy crust. Add fresh mint and thyme. Cover pan and set aside from heat.

Cheese Fondue

  • Rub the pan with the cut side of garlic clove all over to infuse garlic flavor into the pan. Remove garlic clove and set aside.
  • Add liquid and lemon juice. Cover pot. Bring to boil.
  • Once boiling, lower heat to medium low. Add remaining ingredients. Use a whisk to melt in the cheese and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Take the fondue serving pot or bowl and rub the insides of it with the garlic clove that was used earlier. Pour the ready cheese fondue in the pot/bowl and set over a stand with tea candle underneath.
  • Arrange dippers and serve with the cheese fondue.
30 Jan 2026
Recipe Cassidy Harvey 0 comment

Italian Carrot Cake

Italian Carrot Cake

This Italian Carrot Cake is a cozy, no-frills dessert that lets simple ingredients shine. Grated carrots add natural sweetness and moisture, while the light, tender crumb keeps every slice soft and satisfying. No frosting required, just a snowy dusting of confectioners sugar to finish it off.
It is the kind of cake you bake when you want something comforting but not heavy, impressive but easy. Perfect for sharing with coffee, bringing to a gathering, or using up extra carrots in the most delicious way.
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Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable or Canola Oil
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
  • 3 Large Carrots, finely grated
  • Confectioners Sugar, for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F with baking rack in center of oven.
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat together eggs and sugar until frothy. Add in oil, milk, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until combined well.
  • Add in flour and mix just until the batter is combined. Fold in grated carrots.
  • Pour cake batter in prepared springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool 15 minutes before loosing and removing collar.
  • Once cake is completely cooled, dust with confectioners sugar before slicing and serving.
26 Nov 2025
Recipe Cassidy Harvey 0 comment

Honey Maple Roasted Carrots

Honey Maple Roasted Carrots

These Honey Maple Roasted Carrots are a sweet-savory showstopper. Roasted at high heat until beautifully caramelized, the carrots soak up warm notes of maple, honey, and coriander. A final sprinkle of sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and jewel-bright pomegranate arils adds crunch, color, and brightness. It’s a vibrant side dish that steals the spotlight every time.
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Carrots, peeled and sliced on a long angle into pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Pure Maple Syrup
  • 2 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Chives, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Pomegranate Arils

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly oil a sheet pan.
  • Place carrots on prepared pan and drizzle with olive oil, maple syrup, and honey. Sprinkle with coriander, sea salt, and pepper. Toss to coat well. Spread carrots out on pan in a single layer.
  • Roast for 10 minutes, then stir to redistribute. Return to oven and roast for another 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Carrots are finished when tender and some edges are caramelized.
  • Sprinkle sesame seeds and herbs over carrots and stir. Taste and season with a bit more sea salt and pepper, if needed. Transfer to a serving bowl and scatter with the pomegranate arils. Serve hot.

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