Husband Tested Recipes From Alice's Kitchen

Pork Tenderloin with Balsamic-Cranberry Sauce

2012-01-28T09:35:00.002-05:00

Recipe from Bon Appétit | November 1998 I served this dish for Linda’s birthday dinner along side mashed potatoes, a Roasted Pear Salad and a Carrot Cauliflower Medley and for dessert, Maple Pumpkin Custards. The sauce is delicious with just a hint of sweetness that goes perfectly with the pork.Reviewers from Epicurious also made this substituting the cranberry sauce with cherry preserves.

Maple Pumpkin Custards

2012-01-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

Well, this was a doozy of a dessert!! I prepared this in the food processor which made it a cinch to make. I served this with sweetened, crushed strawberries from our friends’ garden along with vanilla ice cream. If you prefer a moist cake over a biscuit-like shortcake, try

Strawberry Shortcake

2011-06-06T16:50:00.001-04:00

Recipe from Bon Appétit | May 2008Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Our friends, Janet and Nathan, invited us to a strawberry party where we feasted on the last of the strawberries from their garden. First, we had strawberry daiquiris, then a delicious salad of their spring lettuces and strawberries with a strawberry vinaigrette. Afterwards, we enjoyed their strawberries over two shortcakes

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

2011-05-22T11:14:00.001-04:00

Recipe from Everyday Food MagazineHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen It's what we've all been waiting for. The local strawberries are in! After you've eaten your fill of plain juicy plump strawberries, melt some chocolate and dip them in for a special treat. Locally grown strawberries are available right now at the Orange County HomeGrown Farmers Markets and Lost River Market & Deli! Make

Simple Chicken Parmigiana

2011-05-17T10:29:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Great Food FastHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen It’s springtime!! While Jim cleaned our screened-in porch, I worked on cleaning out our freezer so that we’d have room for this next season’s bounty. While sorting through our freezer I found a container of fresh bread crumbs I had made from a leftover loaf of bread. I also found some boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I had

Mushroom Fontina Quesadilla

2011-05-06T19:42:00.000-04:00

Serves 2Recipe from Everyday Food Magazine Adapted and Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Here’s an idea for a nice tummy filling Meatless Monday lunch. It tastes great hot from the skillet, but it’s also nice at room temperature. You could make this in advance and then heat it up in the microwave at work. The original recipe called for the addition of spicy salami, but we tried it meatless and

The Incredible Hulk Smoothie

2011-05-03T12:35:00.000-04:00

Makes about 2 ½ cups; Serves 2 Recipe from Super Smoothies by Mary Corpening Barber and Sara Corpening WhitefordHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen My husband’s theme song is “Peanut Butter and Jelly, That’s What I Like in My Belly.” He loves anything with peanut butter in it. I make this smoothie for him when he’s craving his favorite treat. This smoothie is good for the man in my life too.

Red Cabbage Salad with Warm Pancetta-Balsamic Dressing

2011-04-27T15:06:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Bon Appetit Magazine Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Here’s a wonderful sweet, savory, salty, crunchy, positively addictive salad that goes great with grilled meat or fish. This takes little time to prepare and tastes great left over. Take this to your next “covered dish” party. You’ll get rave reviews! Buy your ingredients at Lost River Market & Deli, our favorite

Black Bean, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

2011-04-17T10:54:00.004-04:00

Husband-Tested Recipe from Alice’s Kitchen6 Servings It was one of those lucky days when I had just the right ingredients on hand (most of which were left over from another meal.) I had extra broccoli left over from making a batch of No Crust Mini Quiche and some leftover Indian Yellow Rice (recipes on this blog.) We always have canned beans around. So, I thought I’d put them all together for a

Roti (Indian Flat Bread)

2011-04-14T08:09:00.000-04:00

Makes 8 to 10Recipe from Sheba Fehmihttp://www.shebasrecipes.comHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen When I found this recipe, I was actually searching for a rice recipe and came upon Sheba’s Recipes website. I enjoyed browsing through her videos and felt like I got to know Sheba personally as she demonstrated her dishes. I was especially inspired to make this bread. It’s a snap to make and my

Wild Ramp Wrap

2011-04-10T11:57:00.001-04:00

Wild Ramp Wrap Under Construction Husband-Tested Recipe from Alice Wootton Wild Ramp Wrap Ready to Eat! This wrap will liven up your lunch box! All the ingredients can be found at Lost River Market & Deli! Make this for a great Meatless Monday meal! Place a whole wheat lavash on a plate. Smear one heaping Tablespoon of Wild Ramp Pesto over the lavash. Sprinkle on ¼ cup or so of

Wild Ramp Pesto

2011-04-10T11:35:00.001-04:00

Recipe from Food52.comHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen The Food52 website where I found this recipe correctly describes this pesto as “fiery and bright.” You know me….I love spicy foods, so this turned out to be right up my alley. No kisses for you after eating a bit of this earthy, oniony pesto, but if you feed it to your loved one too, you’ll both have spicy kisses, so it’ll be just fine

Indian Yellow Rice

2011-04-08T11:08:00.000-04:00

Recipe from The Ultimate Rice Cooker CookbookHusband-Tested In Alice's Kitchen Serves 6 to 8 Here’s a tasty and pretty rice to make as a side dish or to serve with stir-fried vegetables. You can get the rice in the bulk section at Lost River Market & Deli. The turmeric can be found in the bulk spice section of the store. Make a big batch of this rice to store in your fridge for when you wish

Balsamic-Honey Marinated Chicken

2011-04-07T19:29:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Southern Living MagazineHusband-Tested in Alice’s KitchenServes 4 to 6 This is just the easiest dish to make that is company-worthy. Just pour the marinade ingredients into a plastic bag, drop in the chicken pieces and let the marinade do its thing for a couple of hours in the fridge while you do something fun. Pop it in the oven to roast awhile and then serve it over couscous or

Scalloped Potatoes and Ramps

2011-04-03T16:29:00.000-04:00

Recipe from About.comHusband-Tested in Alice’s KitchenServes 6 to 8 I found out this spring morning that I had a secret admirer! Good news indeed since my admirer sent me a large bag filled with just-harvested ramps. Rather than my husband showing signs of jealously, he asked me what I was going to make with them. Since I had all the ingredients for this dish in my pantry, I decided to begin

Sausage, Cannellini and Kale Soup

2011-04-01T14:52:00.002-04:00

iRecipe by Ivy Mannin Fine Cooking Magazine Husband-Tested in Alice’s KitchenServes 6 There’s still a little nip in the air, so we needed a belly-warming soup. My good buddy, Jean, told me to try this recipe. She said her husband thought it was the best soup ever. My husband loved it too. For a vegetarian version, just leave out the sausage and add another can of cannelloni beans. 1-1/2 Tbs.

Mujaddara with Spiced Yogurt

2011-03-28T08:34:00.000-04:00

Recipe from http://www.food52.com/cooks/382_rivkaHusband-Tested in Alice’s KitchenServes 4This dish was super easy. Reviewers said that it tastes best after time passes, and we agree. This is very tasty, very satisfying and very healthy too. Serve this for your next Meatless Monday dinner. You might wish to double the yogurt sauce because it really makes the rice/bean/onion mixture pop! All

No-Knead Brioche

2011-03-25T07:53:00.000-04:00

Makes 4 (1 lb.) loaves(The recipe is easily doubled or halved.)Recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Brioche is rich with butter, egg and a touch of honey. In this recipe, there’s no need to knead! Just mix the ingredients together, allow to rest a bit, pop it in the fridge overnight (or up to five days) and voila! You have enough dough to make four

No Knead Brioche filled with Chocolate Ganache

2011-03-25T07:52:00.001-04:00

Makes one (1 lb.) loafRecipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen You and your friends are going to LOVE this rum-kissed chocolate filled pastry! Serve this special dessert with hot tea or your favorite coffee. Special Equipment: double boiler (or a heat proof glass bowl set over a pan of simmering water); rolling pin; pastry brush; plastic wrap; oil

Fennel Mushroom Onion Quiche with Nut Crust

2011-03-21T08:00:00.001-04:00

Serves 6-8Recipe adapted from The Enchanted Broccoli ForestHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Even though this recipe calls for homemade crust and sautéing vegetables, the prep took less than half an hour. Baking took only 40 minutes. This was a big hit with my husband. I was able to

Chicken Pot Pie

2011-03-20T11:29:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Martha Stewart and Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen This is comfort food at its best. This takes a bit of time and effort to make, but you’ll be happy with the results. Use the extra homemade chicken stock to make a great soup. You’ll want to make this dish again, so you might wish to double the dough ingredients and then freeze half the dough for a later time. Be sure to chill

Kale Chips

2011-03-18T08:15:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Vegetarian TimesHusband-Tested in Alice's KitchenServes 4 It may seem like a strange snack, but these homemade Kale Chips are addictive! You won't be able to eat just one!! Be sure to get your ingredients from our favorite community-owned grocery store, Lost River Market & Deli. 1 large bunch of kale (I used Lacinato or “Dinosaur” Kale but I the curly kind works too.)1 Tablespoon

Broccoli-Edamame Soup

2011-03-14T07:00:00.001-04:00

Recipe from Vegetarian Times Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Yield Eight 1 ¼ cup bowls This soup was quick and easy to make. I loved it. My husband thought it seemed a bit bland fresh out of the pot, but after eating it the next day, he warmed up to it and ate the entire contents! He told me to be sure to mention that it tastes best the next day with homemade rolls slathered with butter

Roasted Fennel

2011-03-13T09:40:00.000-04:00

Recipe from Martha Stewart Everyday Food and Tested in Alice's Kitchen Serves 4 The Lost River Market & Deli carries lovely fennel bulbs in its produce section. If you've never eaten fennel, you are in for a treat. It's a perfect side for fish or chicken. This recipe is one of many ways you can prepare fennel. I'm including it not only because it's delicious, but because it's a cinch to make.

No-Knead Swedish Cardamom Braid

2011-03-12T12:16:00.000-05:00

Makes 2 loaves Recipe from Vegetarian Times Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen This is just downright wonderful, especially considering that it’s a snap to make, mimics perfectly the wonderful texture of a traditional brioche, but without the eggs and butter. I especially loved the hint of cardamom in every bite. Make a batch of this dough and then you’ll have one loaf for yourself and one

Chocolate Raspberry Rolls

2011-03-10T09:11:00.000-05:00

Husband-Tested Recipe by Alice Wootton Makes approx. 16 rolls Here’s a decadent, delicious dessert to make for a special occasion. Repeat after me, “Make this only once a year.” These chocolate rolls are filled with more chocolate and raspberry preserves. They taste wonderful with a hot cup of coffee! Once you’ve made a batch of the No-Knead Chocolate Bread , the rest is easy. Just roll out

No-Knead Chocolate Bread

2011-03-10T09:04:00.001-05:00

Makes 2 loaves Recipe from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen I couldn't help myself. When I read the recipe, it sounded so good. It's definitely a dessert, but it's not sweet. This has the exact texture of a thick, tender bread, but with the chocolate flavor. I have vowed to only make this once a year, otherwise, I'd end up with hips as wide as our

Pub Grub Potato Bites

2011-03-08T18:52:00.000-05:00

Recipe adapted from Vegetarian Times Magazine Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen When I gave my husband a little taste of these before I took the photo, I said, “You are going to like these.” He replied after a taste, “You were right about that! These are beyond yum!” This is just the easiest snack or side dish or appetizer to make! The potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy

Quinoa (keen-wah) Chili

2011-03-06T07:28:00.000-05:00

Husband-Tested Recipe from Alice’s Kitchen (Husband-Tested) Quinoa is packed with nutrition and it’s high in protein, so this dish will be filling. Here’s a great meatless chili to serve on a cold day, maybe for Meatless Monday! This takes no time to make and you won’t miss the meat. For a little extra heat, try topping your chili with LocalFolks Foods Smoked Red Sauce, available at Lost River

Stove-top Portobello Pizzas

2011-02-27T10:37:00.000-05:00

Serves 2 Husband-Tested Recipe by Alice Wootton It was one of those cloudy, wet, dreary late winter days when only comfort food would do. Jim had requested a pizza, but I didn’t have any dough prepared. Lost River Market & Deli had just gotten in some lovely portobello mushrooms, kale and bok choy, so I added those to my cart. Then I bought some fresh mozzarella for the comfort part and

Vegetable Frittata with Herbs and Goat Cheese

2011-02-25T11:26:00.000-05:00

Recipe from The Bon Appétit Cookbook and Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen 6 Servings This frittata is just lovely to look at and especially tasty. If you are observing Meatless Monday, here's another recipe to add to your meatless repertoire. Try different vegetables and other cheeses for variety. Serve this at room temperature with a bit of salsa on the side or maybe a crisp salad. Carol’s

Potato Onion Perogies Sautéed in Brown Butter with Baby Spinach

2011-02-20T11:02:00.001-05:00

Serves 4 Recipe from package of Rising Moon Organics Perogies Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen I was shopping for something to serve for Meatless Monday at Lost River Market & Deli yesterday. Because it was Member Day, they had lots of samples out for tasting. I saw a small crowd around a table that had a platter of this dish. I’d never had perogies before, so I gave them a taste. The

Chocolate Graham Cracker Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow

2011-02-18T08:36:00.000-05:00

Recipe from Jennifer Shea, owner of Trophy Cupcakes (featured on the Martha Stewart Show) Husband-Tested in Alice's Kitchen The original recipe stated that it made 2 dozen cupcakes, but I was able to make almost 3 dozen. Make these fancy cupcakes for a special occasion. They reminded me of S'Mores. If there weren't food rules that a person had to follow, I would have just drunk the batter---it

Wheat Berry Breakfast

2011-02-11T18:05:00.005-05:00

Recipe from 101 CookbooksHusband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen Serves 6 When I asked my husband to taste test this healthy breakfast, he agreed, but without very much enthusiasm. He always thinks I’m plotting to pull him out of his Steel Cut Oats in the Crockpot breakfast rut. To make my offer seem safer, I told him I’d make it for his supper. After my husband tried this, he said, “Wow! I didn’

Chocolate Cinnamon Swirl Marshmallows

2011-02-08T08:00:00.000-05:00

Recipe from Food52 Husband-Tested in Alice's Kitchen Oh, what fun these are to make and so easy too! After eating these homemade marshmallows, you’ll never want to go back to the kind in the plastic bag. They make perfect gifts for the sweeties in your life. Top off a steaming cup of hot chocolate with them or put them on a stick, toast them over a campfire and make s’mores that are to die

Broccoli and Bow Tie Pasta

2011-02-04T08:01:00.000-05:00

Husband-Tested Recipe from Alice's Kitchen Serves 4 We had a very busy day and I didn't have time to do much cooking, so I used what I had on hand to make this very satisfying dish. You could certainly substitute your favorite vegetables for the broccoli (carrots, sugar snap peas, asparagus come to mind.) You could also make this even healthier by using whole wheat pasta of any shape. You

Sweet Potato Hash with Prosciutto and Fried Eggs

2011-02-02T12:58:00.002-05:00