Creole Ham and Rice Casserole

November 28, 2023 By palatablepastime in Casseroles, Celery, Creole, Garlic, Ham, herbs, Main Dish, Okra, Onions, Oven Baked, Peppers or Chillies, Rice, Southern, Stovetop, Tomatoes, United States, Wine Tags: casseroles, Creole recipes, leftover ham recipes, one dish meal, Southern recipes Leave a comment

Creole ham and rice casserole is a variation on baked jambalaya without chicken, shrimp or sausage. Perfect for leftover ham.

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Spiced Chestnut Butter (Conserve de Châtaigne)

November 26, 2023 By palatablepastime in Butter, Chestnuts, Condiments, French, fruit juice, Nuts, Oranges, Spices, Stovetop Tags: chestnut recipes, Christmas recipes, condiments, French recipes, holiday recipes, nut butters, spreads 1 Comment

Spiced Chestnut Butter, also called Conserve de Châtaigne, is a Christmas spiced nut butter or spread, made from peeled roasted chestnuts.

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Asparagus and Roasted Pepper Frittata

November 15, 2023 By palatablepastime in Asparagus, Breakfast & Brunch, Cheese, Eggs, Italian, Oven Baked, Stovetop Tags: asparagus, breakfast, brunch, cooking, eggs, food, frittata, gourmet, Italian, omelette, recipes, ricotta cheese Leave a comment

Asparagus and roasted pepper frittata bakes up eggs with ricotta cheese and vegetables for a fresh Springtime breakfast offering.

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Chorizo and Sweet Potato Salad

November 14, 2023 By palatablepastime in Cheese, Greens or Lettuces, Mediterranean, Nuts, Peppers or Chillies, Salads, Sausage, Spanish, Stovetop, Sweet Potatoes or Yams Tags: Autumn Salads, Manchego Cheese, roasted peppers, Spanish recipes, Spanish Salad, Thanksgiving recipes Leave a comment

Chorizo and Sweet Potato Salad fills out the flavors with the addition of roasted peppers and Manchego cheese on peppery arugula.

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Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce

November 3, 2023 By palatablepastime in Asian, Boneless Breasts, Carrots, Chicken, Chinese, Main Dish, Meats, Onions, Peas, Poultry, Stovetop Tags: best, black pepper, chicken, chinese, easy, f120116, sauce, spicy, stir-fry 24 Comments

Chinese Chicken with Black Pepper Sauce is an easy restaurant style stir-fry with a peppery brown sauce and Szechuan bite.

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Mom’s Clam Chowder

November 2, 2023 By palatablepastime in Clams, Dairy, Fish and Seafood, Milk & Cream, Potatoes, Shellfish, Soup, Soups, Stews & Chili, Stovetop, United States Tags: #SoupWeek, canned clams, chowder, Clam chowder, Clams, easy, Hot Soups, New England, potatoes, seafood, shellfish, soups 2 Comments

Mom’s Clam Chowder is an easy to make chowder recipe that makes a great cold weather warming meal.

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Caramelized Balsamic Onion Jam

October 27, 2023 By palatablepastime in Appetizers, Onions, Stovetop, Wine Tags: appetizers, balsamic, caramelized onion, jam, spreads, wine 7 Comments

Caramelized balsamic onion jam makes the perfect foil for sandwiches such as roast beef and pastrami. It is also the bee’s knees when spread with soft goat cheese on crackers.