An Inspired Cook

- Italian Tomato and Artichoke Pie
  
  Posted at 8:57 am by NativeNM, on December 11, 2012
  I have a couple of cook books (I call them recipe books) that I keep out on my entry table. I love the ones with the beautiful layouts and pictures so I keep them close by for when I have a few minutes to sit down. One of my favorites is a Junior League of Greater Covington book called “Roux To Do, The art of Cooking in Southeast Louisiana”. It not only has beautiful Louisiana festival posters but most of the recipes are very inspired. A lot of them come from area Chefs that share their most popular recipes. I came across this recipe called Gruyere Cheese, Arthichoke and Tomato Pie. It sounded so delicious but it had a plain pie crust which I wasn’t in the mood for. I remembered a recent post from Roz at la bella vita who made a tomato pie with an herbed buttermilk biscuit crust. That’s the crust I envisioned so I made her crust and filled it with big slices of tomatoes, a layer of artichokes and lots of gruyere cheese. It reminded me of a deep dish pizza pie!
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  Posted in Bread, Entree, Pies and Cobblers, Recipes | 4 Comments | Tagged Herbed Buttermilk Biscuit Pie Crust, Italian Tomato and Artichoke Pie
- Sweet Rolls with Fig and Walnuts
  
  Posted at 8:42 am by NativeNM, on December 7, 2012
  If you love fig newtons you are going to love these sweet rolls. Peel away the layers of this sweet brioche dough to find a sticky fig walnut paste that reminds you of the newtons you always loved. The maple icing over top goes well with the fig flavors and makes your fingers sticky delicious! I have to send a Thank You to Joan for the figs as she always sends home a treat whenever we visit. My guys thought the figs were up for grabs and as I started seeing them disappear I set aside a small amount to make sweet rolls. Getting started on the brioche dough a day ahead made the rest a breeze.
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  Posted in Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Fig and Walnut Paste, Sweet Rolls with Fig and Walnuts
- Peanut Butter Cookies
  
  Posted at 9:13 am by NativeNM, on December 4, 2012
  Joe loves this time of year because it’s the time of year that I bake cookies. He loves all sweets but cookies are his favorite. I’ve been making these peanut butter cookies for several years now from a recipe I found in a Penzey’s spice catalog. There are some great recipes in that catalog! I love big chewy cookies and these cookies virtually bend, they are so soft.
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  Posted in Cookies, Recipes | 0 Comments | Tagged Peanut Butter Cookies, Soft and Chewy Cookies
- Pepper Cheese Steak Hoagie
  
  Posted at 9:00 am by NativeNM, on November 30, 2012
  Recently Joe and I ate at a new restaurant called “Dodge City Distillery” for a bite of lunch. No, it’s not in Dodge City and I don’t think it’s a chain although I’m not sure about that. Anyway, I ordered this cheese steak sandwich that came with melting cheese, roasted peppers and Tabasco infused onions. They used big strips of steak in the sandwich which had been seasoned and grilled to perfection. I fell in love at first bite and knew it was something I wanted to recreate in my own kitchen. I think my sandwich came pretty close to the sandwich I ordered there. It’s not your traditional cheese steak by any means but it is a great sandwich loaded with a whole lot of spice and flavor.
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  Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Pepper Cheese Steak Hoagie, Seasoned Steak Strips, Tabasco Infused Onions
- Creamy Tomato Soup with Chipotle Gouda Panini
  
  Posted at 8:32 am by NativeNM, on November 27, 2012
  Who doesn’t love a bowl of creamy tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich? I love to make soup on the weekends when the weather turns cool and we just feel like hunkering down on the couch with a blanket and a book. Quiet time is so precious anymore when everyone is so busy with their own lives. This soup is inspired by Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Cream of Tomato Soup. The recipe calls for fresh ripe garden tomatoes which I would have preferred but at this time of year I will just have to go with canned. As it turned out the soup was just about as good as it gets. The Chipotle Gouda cheese melted nicely and had a little kick. It was a good choice to go alongside this rich and creamy soup.
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  Posted in Burgers, Sandwiches, Paninis and Wraps, Recipes, Soups, Stews and Chili | 2 Comments | Tagged Chipotle Gouda Panini, Creamy Tomato Soup
- Brioche Bread Pudding with Berries
  
  Posted at 8:48 am by NativeNM, on November 23, 2012
  This bread pudding was inspired by a recipe I found in “The Craft of Baking”. I picked up this cookbook at the library and as I thumbed through it I found myself drawn to the page with the berry brioche pudding. It looked so good with the crispy squares of bread on top fused together with juicy berries and a warm custard. With berries in the freezer and a loaf of brioche bread on hand I set about making this berry bread pudding.
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  Posted in Dessert, Recipes | 1 Comment | Tagged Brioche Bread Pudding with Berries, Whipped Cream
- Cranberry Sauce
  
  Posted at 8:25 am by NativeNM, on November 20, 2012
  This week everyone will be giving thanks and enjoying the holiday with family and friends. And many will be gathering around the table for a feast of traditional turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. One of our favorite side dishes is the cranberry sauce. I have nothing against the cranberry sauce in a can, but I do love this homemade sauce that combines tart cranberries with citrus orange and lemon flavors. It’s sweetened to perfection and a perfect compliment to any holiday meal. Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
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  Posted in Condiments and Sauces, Recipes, Side Dishes | 0 Comments | Tagged Cranberry Sauce
- Brioche French Toast with Caramelized Banana and Pineapple
  
  Posted at 8:50 am by NativeNM, on November 16, 2012
  This is by far the best french toast I’ve ever had! It reminded me of the time Joe ordered french toast in Hawaii and they brought out a whole loaf of Hawaiian bread cut into thick slices of french toast and served with coconut syrup. It was massive and he loved every bite. I’m not a coconut fan but I do love tropical so I went with a banana pineapple topping and macadamia nut sprinkles. A drizzle of maple syrup tastes really good over the top, but not too much because you don’t want to mask the flavors of the caramelized fruit. I’m good for nothing in the morning so this was served for dinner but who wouldn’t love a plate of this tropical inspired french toast served any time of day!
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  Posted in Breakfast, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Brioche French Toast, Caramelized Bananas and Pineapples
- Brioche Dough
  
  Posted at 8:46 am by NativeNM, on November 13, 2012
  I’ve found several recipes that include brioche bread so I decided to try out the artisan style brioche dough from “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day”. It is really easy to make and once you have the dough you can make it into anything you want. I made the sweet dough but there is also a savory variation. I had in mind french toast and bread pudding so I made loaves that I can slice or cut into pieces to fit my recipes but you can also make cinnamon rolls or individual rolls; really anything is possible. We toasted a couple slices and slathered some pumpkin butter on top. Umm, really good!
  
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  Posted in Bread, Recipes | 2 Comments | Tagged Brioche Dough, Sweet Brioche Bread
- Savory Butternut Squash Fries
  
  Posted at 8:41 am by NativeNM, on November 9, 2012
  Do you go savory or sweet when it comes to butternut squash? I am definitely the savory type. I like the buttery saltiness that comes from these fries. The natural sugars caramelize during the baking process and release the most wonderful flavors. They have a harder exterior which makes it more difficult to peel and slice but well worth the effort. Make a lot because they shrink when baked. It takes a little more time to get that crispy outer texture but it can be achieved. Since I’m in the minority when it comes to these vitamin enriched vegetables, I sometimes make a meal of butternut squash fries just for myself. No need for a fork, just dig in with your fingers and enjoy!
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  Posted in Recipes, Side Dishes | 2 Comments | Tagged Butternut Squash Fries, Garlic Pepper Seasoning, Savory Butternut Squash Fries
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