edible ventures

Mmm, yum. Okay I guess I should say more than just that.  Sweet potatoes are a delightful blend of sweet and savory, starch and veggie, an...

Imagine a cross between a pierogi and a wonton, and that's pretty much what these are.  They are hearty and delicious, yet come in a sma...

We loooove gnocchi in our house.  I have found a couple of reliable brands that are incredibly tasty, but I've always meant to try my ha...

I will never look at a potato the same way again.  This is hands down the most delicious potato side-dish I've ever had, and it's r...

This is a hearty, rib-sticking meal.  And yet you don't feel like you need to be rolled home afterward.  It's that typical Ellie Kr...

When I was a kid, one of my favorite things to order in restaurants were potato skins.  Of course I'm sure I had no idea just how deca...

Today I did something questionable in the kitchen, and it actually turned out pretty great.  I took a fairly elegant soup recipe and turned...

  This week for Craving Ellie in my Belly, we each were to make an Ellie dish for our Thanksgiving spread.  I chose something simple - I ...

Well hello, fall comfort food.  Thank you for turning up on my dinner plate. This is such an easy dish that showcases some incredible fa...

Ever since sweet potato fries started popping up on menus everywhere as an alternative to french fries, I've had a hard time resisting...

I don't think it needs to be said.  You all know it.  British food gets a bad rap.  I've tried to defend it many a time, but there...

Fall officially began a few days ago, but it took California a little while to get the memo. We had insanely hot weather the past few days,...

In need of comfort food at its finest and easiest? Here you have it. Big baked potatoes loaded with broccoli, cheese, and a bit of bacon (...

I went a few days there without cooking anything blog-worthy, so you'll have to accept my apology. It comes in the form of a delicious ...

I have always been a fan of creamy, fluffy, decadent mashed potatoes. I'll happily eat the "skinny" mashed potatoes, too, but...

We are back in Los Angeles, and back to work (or at least some of us are). And I am back in the kitchen, which for me is the silver lining...