Close Oh my goodness, was this soup delicious! There were so many flavors working together to create a cohesive whole: lime, soy, peanut, sesame, coconut, carrot, and ginger. All of these tastes, while strong and distinctive on their own, combined to create a subtly nutty and spicy soup made even more delectable by the addition [...]
A Wrinkle in Thyme
This site chronicles my fallible forays into the world of cooking.
Latest Food Blogs from A Wrinkle in Thyme
Pork Wellington
I love pork, but sometimes I forget about it when concocting a dinner plan. It is lean, flavorful, and deliciously juicy as long as it’s cooked well. Nate and I were watching an Alton Brown episode and we were both eagerly inspired to try his “pork wellington” recipe. It certainly did not disappoint. Because I [...]
Mushroom Ravioli with Garlic & Thyme Cream Sauce
I can’t believe how long it has been since I last posted! So let’s get back into gear with a meal that’s earthy and totally comforting, albeit a bit tedious to prepare. If you love mushrooms, you’ll love making your own homemade ravioli. Once you get the general idea down, it is tons of fun [...]
Chicken With 40 Cloves of Garlic
If you are a garlic lover, you cannot help but devour this chicken dish. Luscious and creamy roasted garlic, browned chicken pieces, and white wine make for some knockout flavors. Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic Cook?s Illustrated Table salt 1 whole chicken (3½ to 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces (4 breast pieces, 2 [...]
Fresh Corn Salad
This is one of the simplest salads to make and, with the mingled flavors of fresh, sweet corn and zippy basil, it is hard to beat. Fresh Corn Salad From Ina Garten Ingredients 5 ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons good olive oil 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt [...]
Watermelon, Goat Cheese, & Caramelized Fennel Salad
Close This salad is full of delicious contrasting tastes and textures! I used the following recipe for inspiration, but I did alter it somewhat. Instead of the mint, I used basil from my garden. I added crispy olive oil croutons, white wine vinegar to taste, and sauteed the fennel in butter until it had caramelized. [...]
Buttermilk Currant Scones
Close Yummy!! These scones make the perfect Sunday afternoon treat with a mug of honeyed tea. They are flakey, semi-sweet, buttery bites studded with diminutive currants that pop in your mouth with some added sweetness. We devoured these hot out of the oven with butter, but they would be delicious with jam too. I am [...]
Roasted Chicken Thighs With Lemon & Fennel
Close Roasted Chicken Thighs With Lemon & Fennel: From Apartment Therapy Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs 2 small fennel bulbs, between 1 and 1 1/4 pounds total 4 large garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons white wine 1 Meyer lemon 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Heat [...]
Roasted Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Soup
Close I like the addition of sweet potatoes to the classic butternut squash soup I know and love. The starchy vegetable provided additional sweetness and bulk. Rather than flavoring the soup with cinnamon and nutmeg, I chose to spice it up with chipotle tabasco and a hint of fresh rosemary. The play of that heat [...]
Garlicky Red Cabbage Slaw
Close While I detest mayonnaise, I fully appreciate a great, garlicky aioli to dip my artichoke leaves in. With the leftover aioli, my family always made a fantastic red cabbage slaw that is delicious on its own, and particularly good with any sort of sausage dish. For me, the easiest way to make aioli is [...]
The Traditional Sloppy Joe
Close The American sloppy Joe is a dish that many people know and love from childhood. I recall making them with my sister from a kid’s cookbook for my parents, but I have never attempted to cook or eat them as an adult. For the love of Nate, however, I will try to make just [...]
