Comfort food / ANN OGDEN GAFFNEY

RECIPES

Chicken Braised with Lemon and OnionsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyChicken braised with lemon and onions is a favorite weeknight dish that completely transforms skinless chicken breasts from bland into a tasty, comforting dinner with a flavor that says you spent hours on it, when you haven’t!

Gingery Poached PearsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThese very simple gingery poached pears can be either a wonderful dessert or refreshing breakfast treat paired with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt.

Miracle ChickenBy Ann Ogden GaffneyMy mum used to make this for for me when I was a kid, and it’s still one of my favorite things to eat when I feel tired or run-down and in need of something light.

Sourdough Blueberry PancakesBy Ann Ogden GaffneyIf like me you’re into sourdough bread making, Blueberry Sourdough Pancakes are a great way to use up discarded starter in this easy, special breakfast or brunch treat.

Easy, Healthy Spaghetti & MeatballsBy Ann Ogden GaffneyEasy, healthy spaghetti and meatballs is simply delicious. Made with turkey and chicken instead of the usual beef, the meatballs are lower in saturated fat, and have a yummy Mediterranean vibe thanks to the spices used to flavor them. Simply delicious.

Louisiana Style Andouille & White Bean StewBy Ann Ogden GaffneyThis easy, warming Louisiana Style Andouille & White Bean Stew is a quick, spicy version of cassoulet, the classic French bean dish. It’s a real cold weather dish, satisfying and delicious.

Twice Cooked Delicata SquashBy Ann Ogden GaffneyTwice cooked potatoes turns a humdrum baked potato into something special. The same thing happens when you make twice cooked Delicata squash. This recipe from my James Beard nominated cook book has proved a crowd pleaser.

Bread and Butter PuddingBy Ann Ogden GaffneyBread and Butter Pudding is a favorite British nursery food, nursery food being the food we Brits typically turn to for comfort. This is basically a bread pudding made with a milk based egg custard and if you follow the directions you’ll see that it’s easy to do.

Pasta e FagioliBy Ann Ogden GaffneyPasta e Fagioli is one of the easiest, heartiest, most comforting platefuls of soup you’ll ever have the pleasure of digging into. It has everything we love, beans, pasta, tomatoes and it’s easy to make!