Adept Gourmet Blog

Spaetzle, Again

admin — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 23:47:49 +0000

Well, in pursuit of the perfect spaetzle, I’ve tried yet another variation and I think I’m in love.

So, there I was, standing in front of an open fridge looking for spaetzle inspiration when I saw the bacon. A little lightbulb went off in my head. Eureka! Bacon spaetzle, and let me tell you it tastes [...]

Individual Breakfast Casseroles

ChefJenn — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 21:09:37 +0000

You may be familiar with the name “Toad in a Hole.” This quintessential English breakfast dish is basically a hunk of sausage buried in a rich egg custard and then baked. Did I mention the use of lots of butter or oil? Well, this healthified version uses crumbled turkey sausage instead of pork, light cheese [...]

Zucchini Carpaccio

ChefJenn — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 16:47:43 +0000

Ever wonder what to do with zucchini that is a little bit different from your usual preparations? Well, here is a recipe for zucchini carpaccio that is refreshing, delicious and makes great use of zucchini.

Zucchini Carpaccio (serves 4)

4 small zucchini or about 1lb 4 tbsp good quality olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed) 1 tsp capers, chopped [...]

Carpaccio at Home

ChefJenn — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:51:45 +0000

Photo by Franz Conde

Carpaccio is simply raw meat prepared in a particular way. For many, the idea of ingesting raw meat is unpalatable, especially in a state where barbecue reigns supreme. Carpaccio however, has evolved to mean more the style of preparation rather than the original raw beef dish.

Carpaccio was first served in 1950 [...]

Gnocchi with Grilled Shrimp with Fresh Tomato Sauce

ChefJenn — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 23:53:11 +0000

So it was a lazy Sunday afternoon when I realized that the leftover turkey I had planned for dinner had been nibbled at (substantially) and I was without a plan for dinner. Then the dreaded question struck: what’s for dinner? A moment of panic ensued and then I calmed and rationally debated with myself on [...]

Fall is Short Ribs Season

ChefJenn — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 18:28:41 +0000

Not to toot my own horn but I think that dinner invitations to my feasts ought to be the hottest ticket in town! HA! How pretentious does that sound? I only wish that my self-confidence matched my ego!

Nonetheless, last night we had hubby’s cousin and her son over for dinner. And, it’s fall. Fall for [...]

Gumbos Louisiana Cafe, Round Rock

ChefJenn — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 16:16:01 +0000

Hubby and I had the rare occasion to utilize the services of a babysitter in order to have a date night. What?!?! I know, seriously! He’d been working so many overtime hours on a project at work that they gave him a nice hefty gift card to Gumbo’s, a local legend here in these parts.

We [...]

Creamy Red Potato & Boursin Soup

ChefJenn — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 16:37:32 +0000

There’s a little cafe in Orangeville, Ontario that I like to go to when visiting my family. They have manage to maintain the same high standards since opening, and their food truly is a delight. One of my particular favorites is their soup of the day. The soups are always high quality, home made and [...]

Pork Chops with Tarragon and Tomato-Green Onion Relish

ChefJenn — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:05:32 +0000

Long, hot days of summer have driven me far, far away from my stove and oven, and the steamy air has robbed my brain of all but the very least creative ideas for meals. It has only been with the recent approach of fall’s cooler air and school starting again (when I can send one [...]

Oven Baked Chicken

ChefJenn — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 21:15:51 +0000

This recipe is for a twist on oven baked chicken. Gone are the dried out, bland and unexciting chicken pieces of yore, and welcome to moist, tasty, chicken with a gravy that is to die for!

Oven Baked Chicken (serves 4-6)

12 chicken thighs with bone and skin 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs salt and pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 [...]