A classic method for au poivre is simple. It consists of a well coated peppercorn-encrusted filet of beef that has been seared in a cast iron pan at high heat, the drippings from that meat, a liberal portion of Cognac, and some heavy cream. Best yet, with a little prep, it comes together in just...
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Homemade Creamy Mac And Cheese
A fabulous CREAMY mac prepared atop the stove, then baked for a cheesy dish of comfort whenever you need that creamy mac and cheese fix! Recipe includes directions for individual Homemade Creamy Mac And Cheese Muffins, too! Perfect as grab and go snacks or on the buffet table! All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for...
Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin
Seasonal flavors to include smoked bacon and sweet maple pack a one-two PUNCH OF YUM in this recipe for Smoked Bacon Wrapped Pork Loin!
An Egg Soufflé Recipe With Autumn Herbs
Fresh autumn herbs lend subtle nuances to this beautiful beginner egg soufflé, ready from oven to table in just under an hour. This Recipe Modified From The Pleasures Of Cooking For One to yield additional servings. In memory of Judith Jones who the world lost in August of 2017, and who presented the limitless possibilities...
Charleston Shrimp And Grits With Crab Gravy
Charleston Shrimp And Grits With Crab Gravy is not only spectacular to taste, but also as true to original as the Gullah method reminds us. All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC The Sea Islands are a chain of tidal and barrier islands on the Atlantic Ocean coast of the Southeastern United States. The largest of these is Johns...
Garlic Butter Shrimp With Pimento Cheese Grits
If there is a single dish Charleston, South Carolina and the surrounding Lowcountry is best known for, it's shrimp and grits. All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC Sourcing stone ground grits may prove difficult depending on where you live. The below links for both yellow and white stone ground grits...
Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili
America's favorite snacking chip sheds the 'school lunchbox image' when it meets chili con carne in Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili. All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili Tailgater Frito Pie With Cowgirl Chili makes enough to feed a small crowd, is EASILY doubled...
Pasta cui Vruccoli Ariminata, or Pasta & Broccoli
Pasta cui Vruccoli Ariminata proves pasta doesn’t have to be covered in butter or cream to be packed with flavor. All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC Pasta cui Vruccoli Ariminata, or Pasta & Broccoli I am not the humble anchovy's biggest fan, but to leave it out of this dish...
Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne
Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne is my MOST POPULAR RECIPE for cooking right from your pantry, to include bright tomatoes, tender pasta, a bit-o-heat, and this entirely CREAMY sauce! All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC Creamy Tomato and Sausage Penne If sausage isn't your thing, spinach, grilled and sliced chicken,...
Chicken Française, An Italian-American Signature Dish
Chicken Française is chicken cutlet blanketed in a decadent sauce of fresh lemon. It is offset with a good dry white wine, and a generous knob of sweet cream butter. All images and text ©Jenny DeRemer for Not Entirely Average, LLC Chicken Française, An Italian-American Signature Dish Chicken Française is chicken cutlet blanketed in a...
Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches
A Southern favorite, Smoked Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwiches are 'real deal' Carolina style barbecue without shortcuts. A tender smoked pork butt and a heap of pulled pork sandwiches are what I'm after today. Y'all are coming along for the ride. Want to know why my Carolina Smoked Pulled Pork Sandwiches look so amazing? Because they...
Capellini Beurre Blanc with Bronzed Sea Scallop
Tender pasta is tossed in the classic French butter sauce that is Beurre Blanc, and crowned with a single perfectly bronzed sea scallop. Délicieux. LOVE this? PIN it to SAVE it! Enjoy scallops as much as my family does? Don't forget to peruse these recipes for alternate preparation methods for scallops! Delicata Squash Saltimbocca with...
Juicy Pan Seared Heritage Pork Chops With Dijon Au Jus
An elegant but easy double cut recipe for pan fried pork chops topped with a silky and delicious mustard emulsion or 'Dijon au Jus.' LOVE this? PIN it to SAVE it! Link to The Best Cheesy Garlic Biscuits For Every Meal shown in these photos here! These 'one pan, 20-minute’ juicy pan fried pork chops...
Hearty Beef & Sausage Ragù
If you were to select the monarch of the vast world of pasta sauce, it would hands down have to be Hearty Beef & Sausage Ragù. LOVE this? PIN it to SAVE it! A Ragù is Bolognaise done right... If you were to select the monarch of the pasta sauce world, it would hands down...
Oven Baked Deep South Barbecue Ribs
Earmark this recipe, because easy Oven Baked Deep South Barbecue Ribs makes enjoying BBQ possible even during the colder months, right from your warm and cozy kitchen. LOVE this? PIN it to SAVE it! What are the BEST sides to go with Oven Baked Deep South Barbecue Ribs? my Hearty Penna Dutch Potato Salad Classic...
Fork Tender Beef Tips In An Outstanding Herb Pan Sauce
This 30-minute steakhouse quality method for tenderloin tips bathed in a creamy herb and Dijon pan sauce is nothing short of fabulous. PIN this recipe to SAVE this recipe! Beginning with a great cut of beef is essential, but the creamy herb pan gravy will have you giddy upon that first bite. Dinner recipes involving...
Want the Creamiest Alfredo Sheet Pan Pasta?
If you're looking for an easy-to-assemble weeknight meal requiring minimal hands-on time, I'm offering you a delicious one pan creamy alfredo pasta recipe that'll propel you to 'Rock Star Status' with the family in that very first bite! Love This? Please Share It! Think 'BLT Meets Fettuccine Alfredo!' Sheet pan dinners are all the rage!...
Craving A Warm And Gratifying Authentic Dublin Coddle?
If you're craving a warm and gratifying authentic Dublin Coddle, everything you want in a traditional Irish dish is found right here. It's a one pot wonder. PIN This Coddle Recipe To Cook Up Later! The Foundation Of This Dish Begins With Irish Sausages Called Bangers Recipes involving bacon and sausage, in this case Irish...
Robust Irish Beef and Stout Stew
Irish beef stew with Guinness Stout is an iconic Irish stew recipe. Save the potatoes and the carrots and the parsnips as side dishes. Robust Irish Beef and Stout Stew focuses solely on lots of beef, lots of beer, and lots of onions. This pot-o-comfort is easily made in your Dutch oven. PIN Robust Irish...
Master Recipe Lemon & Dill Chicken Cakes
Eat them as a filling sandwich, serve them atop a dinner salad as you might a fritter, or alongside a delicious pasta Primavera! Master Recipe Lemon & Dill Chicken Cakes are super flavorful, can be air fried or pan fried, and are incredibly moist and juicy! PIN Master Recipe Lemon & Dill Chicken Cakes to...
