We’ve all been there. You’re halfway through a recipe and realize it calls for something you don’t keep on hand – like buttermilk. Who has that lying around? Or maybe it includes something you don’t enjoy, but you need a …

When Peter Jackson’s first Lord of the Rings film opened in December of 2001, I began a long tradition of associating Tolkien stories with the holiday season. I read all the books. My father re-read them. And for a few …

Hello from Chicago! Today we spent a morning running a 5K, and then an afternoon cooking. Here, I am making some Parker Rolls, a la Bon Appetit. You basically make folded butter sandwiches, and then cover those in butter. Look …

Special Announcement! The winner of our Hodgson Mill prize pack giveaway is Kelly! Contact me at corelyn@garlicmysoul.com to collect your prize! In case you missed it, we hosted a giveaway for Hodgson Mill products in honor of our entry into their …

[Thanks for your entries…our contest is now closed.] Howdy, folks! We’re participating in Hodgson Mill’s “Build a Better Pizza” Facebook Recipe contest, which means we need your help – and we have something for you! This past weekend, we made …

I was recently at TJ’s when I spied this hot Italian sausage. Don’t mind if I do…despite my aversion to spicy things! I took the meat out of its casings (I think better this way, no?) and sauteed with a …

In college, I worked in a french bistro that served cassoulet, and I remember our clientele were always impressed at our traditional presentation of the dish. Out of this experience, I formed the opinion that true cassoulet includes duck legs, …

A food overview of what we made (and what friends brought!) on Thanksgiving this year.

On Halloween, because we don’t know how to relax, we decided to cap off a weekend of craft nights, cross-town moves, and costume parties by inviting a couple (or four) friends over for some Pioneer Woman breakfast recipes. On the …