tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014Wed, 06 May 2026 22:34:50 +0000dessertsorganiccakes frostings and fillingsteatimepastry and pie crustBritish recipesquick and easy recipesbreadsmain dishpies tarts and cobblerscomfort foodvintage heritage or historicalafternoon teakitchen equipmentcookies and barsgluten-freewatercolorbreakfast recipesmake-aheadyeast doughpoultrygiveawaysfreezing and preservingquick breadsground meatsouthern foodbeefsauces and graviesstreamlined cookingequipment reviewsFrench foodfood processor recipessalads and dressingsteaappetizers and snackselevensesside dishesice creams and frozen dessertsvegetarian recipesyeast breadspasta and pizzaMexican foodcasserolespork and hamsoupsfruitscooking for one or twotutorialsavory pies and tartsvegancooking for a crowdgiveawayslow cooker recipesInstant Pot recipesbraises and stewsone-dish mealsstand mixer recipesbeans and legumesbook reviewspicnic foodssaucesafternoon tea reviewsdips and spreadsimmersion blender recipespressure cooker recipesreviewstea reviewstea sandwicheswineSunday Lunch-Sunday Roastrestaurant reviewstravel reviewswild yeast sourdoughfamilylunchboxproduct reviewssandwichestoaster oven recipesbeverageshotel reviewsminimalism and simplicitypotluck foodswine reviewsMiddle Eastern foodfood wastejams curds and marmaladesIndian foodpancakes and wafflesSunday Dinnerhealth and nutritiontea equipmentwriting and bloggingbrunchguest poststuna and fishEnglish cake whiskFrench Canadian foodItalian foodcontact grill recipesgenealogyhomemade mixeslaminated doughspa reviewsJane Austenblender recipescondiments pickles and garnishesgift ideasmy 90 hanger closetA Tradition of Comfort Food with Flair - original recipes, including gluten-free, nondairy, vegan and vegetarian as well as those for omnivores; classic comfort food prepared with care and the finest seasonal, sustainable and organic ingredients.http://www.delightfulrepast.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)Blogger629125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4686335456446146392Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +00002026-02-20T07:42:42.282-08:00watercolorwriting and bloggingHere I am, friends! It's been a while, but since I have not officially stopped blogging (just paused it), I am celebrating my 16th blogiversary this month!Unfortunately, I haven't created a recipe for you and written about it and photographed it. Nevertheless, I thought it high time I wrote a little something.As life takes its twists and turns, new things take over the calendar and the clock, andhttp://www.delightfulrepast.com/2026/02/delightful-repast-16th-blogiversary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-8664913571486586278Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:38:00 +00002025-03-20T07:39:44.116-07:00casserolesmain dishmake-aheadone-dish mealsChicken Cottage Pie. Don't you love a meal you can assemble the day before and pop in the oven the next evening for a relaxing dinner? I do! And it's versatile, so if you're out of one thing just add that amount of something you do have. I was out of celery this time, so I just doubled the red bell pepper and added 1/2 teaspoon celery seed to make up for it. It's great when you're craving http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2025/03/chicken-cottage-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)43tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-2109063646128018452Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:56:00 +00002025-03-10T11:56:36.333-07:00dessertsItalian foodmake-aheadHadn't made tiramisu in a few years, but when a friend asked me to bring a dessert to her Italian-themed dinner, well ... It's my favorite Italian dessert, but I often have to say No to it because so many people make it with raw eggs. Not a problem for many people, but it is for me. So if I am craving tiramisu, I have to make it myself.It's one of those desserts that never fails to impress http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2025/02/tiramisu-classic-italian-dessert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4879031751493081945Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:55:00 +00002025-01-16T11:37:44.471-08:00afternoon teaappetizers and snackscooking for a crowdDeviled eggs (or devilled if you're in the UK) are a classic party food. Have you ever been to a barbecue, picnic or potluck that didn't have at least a few batches of deviled eggs? There's a reason for that: everybody loves them! Some people say, it's not a party until you break out the deviled eggs!And over the years I've filled, transported, and served deviled eggs many ways. I think I've got http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2025/01/classic-deviled-eggs-party-food.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-5732572725521887604Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:57:00 +00002024-11-14T06:07:38.704-08:00cooking for a crowdsalads and dressingsThis big-batch pasta salad has become my go-to dish for large gatherings. It's always a hit. Last weekend I had planned to make it for a memorial reception that ended up being postponed, but I went ahead and made it in honor of my friend who had been known for cooking in quantity. I remember cooking with her at one of her large parties when she made boeuf bourguignon with 15 pounds of beef. Like http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/11/pasta-salad-big-batch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-8643501462482743307Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:11:00 +00002024-09-26T09:30:44.371-07:00appetizers and snacksIndian foodorganicteatimeI had never heard of Namak Para - Salt Pieces until one afternoon at the home of friends, one of whom is from India. As we sat down to tea, I noticed among the treats a little dish of something I'd never seen before. When I heard the name Salt Pieces I thought, I'm just not hearing that right. It must be an Indian name. But, no, Salt Pieces was the English name.They're rather unusual, to the http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/09/namak-para-salt-pieces-indian-snack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-2564521458164699100Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:11:00 +00002024-08-08T05:11:25.042-07:00pastry and pie crustpies tarts and cobblersPeach pie with a lattice crust is my all-time favorite pie. So when asked to bring a dessert to a friend's dinner party, I knew right away what that dessert was going to be. I mean this is August, right? I found the most wonderful peaches at a chain supermarket of all places. The young man working in the produce department was arranging the "large yellow peaches" display when I http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/08/peach-pie-with-lattice-crust.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3314941962572944250Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:00:00 +00002024-06-20T07:06:38.988-07:00ice creams and frozen dessertsorganicHere's a cool way to kick off summer! Lime Frozen Yogurt is soooo refreshing. And, no, it isn't supposed to be green!You might have the kind of ice cream maker that has the canister you put in the freezer. If so, put it in the freezer now and stir up this recipe and refrigerate it for at least 8 hours up to a day or two (I do 24 hours).My ice cream maker is the self-refrigerating compressor type,http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/06/lime-frozen-yogurt.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4234319443129442539Thu, 23 May 2024 12:46:00 +00002024-05-23T06:37:14.238-07:00afternoon teacakes frostings and fillingsteatimevintage heritage or historicalDundee Cake is one of those recipes with lots of lore attached. As with all lore, much of it is inaccurate. Was it really created at the end of the 18th century by Janet Keiller of the Dundee marmalade family? Or was it first made in the 16th century for Mary Queen of Scots, who purportedly did not like cherries which usually featured in fruit cake? Which of the so-called must-have http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/05/dundee-cake-scottish-teatime-classic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)62tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-6232010418496598231Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:50:00 +00002024-04-25T06:54:14.641-07:00casserolesfreezing and preservingground meatmake-aheadMexican foodstreamlined cookingIt was time for Enchilada Casserole, and I thought "Why not make a bigger batch and have four meals out of it?" One for now and three for later. You know, I'm all about streamlining and am never happier than when my freezer is full of homemade freezer meals!Since I'm usually cooking for two, I freeze two portions in my favorite 3-cup rectangular glass storage containers that are just the right http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/04/enchilada-casserole-for-now-or-later.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3061386915708109264Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:35:00 +00002024-03-21T10:35:17.356-07:00cookies and barsfood wasteMy coffee grounds chocolate cookies came about because I rarely make anything chocolate without enhancing it with a bit of coffee and because I liked the idea of using the grounds instead of throwing them away after making pour-over coffee. Yes, I know you can use them in the garden, but right now my garden, well, anyway ...I remembered seeing a few years ago a weird recipe for a chocolate cookiehttp://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/03/coffee-grounds-chocolate-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-7486137596129644340Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:18:00 +00002024-02-15T05:41:43.307-08:00freezing and preservingground meatmain dishmake-aheadsauces and graviesstreamlined cookingSwedish Meatballs is one of our favorite meals, but a bit of a faff for just one or two meals for two; so I added it to my list of favorite recipes to add to my "streamlined cooking" repertoire.It doesn't take much longer to make a double batch and divide it amongst five 3-cup lidded glass storage dishes, making five—yes, five!—meals for two to pop into the freezer for future busy-day dinners.I http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/02/swedish-meatballs-for-now-or-later.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4948506357530742871Thu, 18 Jan 2024 23:19:00 +00002024-01-18T15:21:25.307-08:00breakfast recipesmake-aheadyeast doughI remember well the first time I had beignets many years ago, breakfasting alone in a charming cafe. One simply does not go to New Orleans for the first time and not have beignets and cafe au lait in the morning. I worked out my own recipe on my return but have never blogged it.If you've never made beignets (pronounced BEN-yay), you might think it would be difficult or complicated. It is not. http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2024/01/new-orleans-style-beignets.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3742039489891164560Thu, 21 Dec 2023 13:55:00 +00002023-12-21T12:02:42.296-08:00breadsminimalism and simplicitystreamlined cookingtutorialwild yeast sourdoughI developed my simplified sourdough a few years ago to shorten the process from the typical way I used to make sourdough bread, which was either a 28- or 36-hour process (from first feeding of the starter to time to shape the loaf). That was fine for me at that time, but when that became inconvenient I came up with my Sourdough Simplified method.For quite some time, that was wonderful. Still is, http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/12/wild-yeast-sourdough-simplified-tutorial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-2253609664091175087Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:58:00 +00002023-11-16T04:58:32.284-08:00book reviewsbreadsbreakfast recipeselevensesJane Austenteatimevintage heritage or historicalBolton Buns, or Currant Buns, were inspired by recent travels. Sort of. My cousin Paula went to England in September; and I went with her, vicariously! She visited sites connected to our Mayflower ancestors on her mother's and my father's side of our families. She sent many lovely photos for my archives. She also visited and sent photos of Chawton House in Hampshire. If you are a Jane Austen fan,http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/11/bolton-buns-from-jane-austens-kitchen.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-5298471458528296641Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:49:00 +00002023-11-10T08:22:55.955-08:00equipment reviewsgift ideasgiveawayorganicpies tarts and cobblersWith the autumn baking season upon us, it's time for the annual quest for the perfect pumpkin pie and to take stock of our kitchen tools to make sure we have what we need in the months ahead. The PieI've posted Pumpkin Pie before, including ones made with canned evaporated milk, but I can't buy organic evaporated milk just anywhere, so I developed a recipe I can make with readily http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/10/perfect-pumpkin-pie-thermoworks-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-4675282694649974806Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:01:00 +00002023-10-06T20:45:05.100-07:00cooking for a crowdmain dishsalads and dressingsveganvegetarian recipesSesame Noodle Salad is the perfect dish for end-of-summer picnics and potlucks since it is good at any temperature. If it's fresh out of the refrigerator, I figure it is good—from a food safety standpoint—for three hours at room temperature. Get out your big bowl for this recipe; it makes a lot!If you're taking a lunch to work, this is perfect. Just divvy it up into glass storage containers of http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/09/sesame-noodle-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-1406822831024354127Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:02:00 +00002023-08-10T04:02:45.394-07:00organicpastry and pie crustpies tarts and cobblersBlueberry Pie hit the menu this week when I found 18-ounce containers of organic blueberries for $2.50! If I had more available freezer space I would have bought a dozen, but I settled for four, enough for two pies and a double batch of Homemade Blueberry Syrup/Sauce.The two goals for blueberry pie are: 1. a tender, flaky all-butter crust, baked to golden brown perfection with no soggy bottom; http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/08/blueberry-pie-foolproof-all-butter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-5632263425839649667Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:49:00 +00002023-07-13T03:49:24.860-07:00breadstea sandwichesyeast breadsA pullman loaf, or pain de mie, can be used just as you would any other loaf of bread. But it has some other uses as well. If you're not familiar with it, it is a loaf baked in a straight-sided pan with a lid on top so that the loaf is perfectly rectangular and the slices perfectly square. It is the classic French sandwich bread, soft and fluffy yet, with its tight crumb, quite sturdy. It's http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/07/pullman-loaf-pain-de-mie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3506240896277623683Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:33:00 +00002023-06-22T05:33:35.481-07:00cakes frostings and fillingsquick and easy recipesteatimeMaple-Walnut Snacking Cake was inspired by a cake found on the delicious blog The English Kitchen, where Marie made a recipe from The Small-Batch Snacking Cake Cookbook by Aimee Broussard. Looking at the ingredients list I could tell that the cake was far too sweet for my taste, and Marie described it as dense and sweet, like a brownie or blondie. If you have more of a sweet tooth than I, ithttp://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/06/maple-walnut-snacking-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-7060882744170083408Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:18:00 +00002023-07-19T06:43:32.181-07:00breakfast recipesbrunchvintage heritage or historicalMy family called it French Toast. Though my English grandmother might have known it first as Eggy Bread, she would have quickly adopted French Toast since she was a fervid Francophile. Mr Delightful's family from Québec probably called it Pain Doré (golden bread).Whatever you call it, it is at once simple and basic and rather elegant and special. It is best made with a sturdy bread that is not http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/06/pain-perdu-french-toast-eggy-bread.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-1235996373198379599Thu, 11 May 2023 13:31:00 +00002023-05-11T06:42:53.731-07:00casserolescomfort foodground meatmain dishmake-aheadMexican foodorganicstreamlined cookingMy Enchilada Casserole came on the heels of a binge of enchilada making. I made multiple batches of cheese enchiladas, chicken enchiladas, shredded beef enchiladas. Then after a break from all that, I found myself craving enchiladas again, but not craving that much work. I mean, it's easy enough to roll a dozen enchiladas, but it can get a bit tedious.I have a natural inclination to http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/05/enchilada-casserole-enchilada-cazuela.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-8710962424167615066Thu, 13 Apr 2023 13:47:00 +00002023-04-13T12:42:13.859-07:00food processor recipesmain dishpastry and pie crustpork and hamsavory pies and tartsPie crust is my "thing," and I make it by all sorts of methods, depending on my mood: food processor, stand mixer, by hand in a bowl, by hand on the worktop, with a pastry blender, with a bench scraper, with my fingers, you name it. Sometimes with water, sometimes milk or soured milk or buttermilk, sometimes egg, sometimes baking powder, vinegar or lemon juice. But always with unsalted butter. I http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/04/ham-and-mushroom-quiche-foolproof-all.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-7049153627934831852Thu, 09 Mar 2023 13:08:00 +00002023-03-09T05:11:42.500-08:00beefcomfort foodmain dishBeef Stroganoff is one of those classic dishes that seems to go in and out of fashion. It is said to have been invented in 1891 by French chef Charles Briere while in the employ of a Russian household. The first recipe for Beef Stroganoff in an English language cookbook was in 1932. It became very popular in the US after World War II, then again in the 1960s and at other points over the http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/03/beef-stroganoff.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131812739348646014.post-3618035785521160643Thu, 09 Feb 2023 13:53:00 +00002023-02-09T06:01:52.946-08:00main dishmake-aheadMexican foodsauces and graviesCheese enchiladas—one of my favorite comfort food meals—is the perfect thing to have on the occasion of my 13th blogiversary! Can't believe I haven't posted this before. And I can't believe I didn't take a pic of the enchiladas after they were baked! Sorry. They were so pretty!I like to use a combination of Monterey Jack and medium cheddar cheeses, freshly grated. And, for me, homemade http://www.delightfulrepast.com/2023/02/cheese-enchiladas-with-homemade-red.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jean | DelightfulRepast.com)44