Modern Comfort Food

Nutella and Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

Barbara — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:48:39 +0000

A recipe for ice cream sandwiches made with Nutella/chocolate flavored shortbread and chocolate/Nutella ice cream.

Spicy Corn Fritters with Raita

Barbara — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:23:47 +0000

A recipe for spiced up fresh corn fritters seasoned with green chilies, fresh ginger, and cilantro. Served with a light sauce of raita.

Roasted Pepper Pasta, Puttanesca Style

Barbara — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 19:22:14 +0000

Inspired by classic Spaghetti alla Puttanesca, pasta in a spicy sauce of roasted peppers, tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, oregano, and basil.

Chocolate Chip Date Nut Cake

Barbara — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 11:12:02 +0000

A simple, old-fashioned, and very moist cake of chopped dates, chocolate chips, and pecans.

Succotash Chili with Coconut Milk

Barbara — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:03:13 +0000

A white chili recipe using succotash as a base. Includes lima beans, corn, onions, garlic, green chilis, tomatoes, cilantro, and coconut milk.

A Cheese (Hold the Beef) Burger

Barbara — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 16:25:46 +0000

A different kind of cheese burger, made of a grilled queso blanco, halloumi, or paneer cheese patty without beef. Vegetarian.

Strawberry Buckle Muffins

Barbara — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 13:30:46 +0000

Breakfast or snack muffins baked in the fashion of fruit buckle, with fresh strawberries and a crunchy crumb topping.

Tangerine Cheesecake Ice Cream

Barbara — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 13:54:47 +0000

Creamy, dreamy tangerine cheesecake ice cream, using reduced-fat ingredients.

Ratatouille Bisque with Parmesan Croutons

Barbara — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:20:34 +0000

All of the ingredients and flavors of ratatouille "repurposed" as a quick and easy weeknight soup. Includes eggplant, zucchini, red bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, and parsley. A vegetarian option is provided.

Mini Breakfast Stratas

Barbara — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:18:06 +0000

An easy, versatile recipe for breakfast strata baked in individual portions in muffin cups. Contains seasoned eggs, ham or bacon, mushrooms, and cheese. A vegetarian option is provided.

Cajun-Style Shrimp

Barbara — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:20:59 +0000

Quick Cajun-style shrimp in a spicy sauce flavored with garlic, fresh rosemary, Cajun seasoning, lemons, pepper sauce, and beer.

Top Ten Recipes of 2010

Barbara — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 01:38:08 +0000

A roundup of the ten most popular recipes at Modern Comfort Food in 2010.

Key Lime Pie Magic Cookie Bars

Barbara — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:05:35 +0000

Magic cookie bars, or 7-layer cookie bars, with the flavor of key lime pie. Includes a graham cracker crust, flaked coconut, white chocolate, nuts, and a creamy key lime topping.

Pear, Blue Cheese, Walnut and Bacon Salad

Barbara — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:25:21 +0000

A fall and winter season salad of fresh pears, blue cheese, lightly caramelized walnuts, optional bacon, and greens in a zesty mustard vinaigrette. Vegetarian and main course salad options are provided.

Chicken Parmesan Pot Pie with Mushrooms

Barbara — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:40:44 +0000

A deluxe chicken pot pie flavored with mushrooms, leeks, artichoke hearts, fresh thyme, white wine, and parmesan cheese.