CategoriesChicken Dinner Holidays/Events Potatoes
Chicken, Potato and Leek Gratin
Do you have two chicken breasts? A couple of potatoes and a leek? Hello, delicious gratin! I’m madly in love with this dish, because even though there aren’t a lot
Category: Holidays/Events
CategoriesDinner Featured Holidays/Events Pork Potatoes
Slow Cooked Pork in Wine and Thyme
How to make a pork loin succulent and tender? Cook it in the slow cooker to create a delicious rustic French stew recipe. The combination of the white wine along
CategoriesAppetizer Condiments/Spices Drinks Featured Holidays/Events
Sunday Afternoon Bloody Mary
Now that the hot weather is over, I can have a Bloody Mary again. Jedd is hard core, and will drink them even if it’s a 100-degrees in the apartment.
CategoriesDessert Featured Holidays/Events Vegetarian
Chipotle, Chocolate, Peanut and Papaya Bark
With the holidays coming up, I like to have crazy simple recipes in my little bag o’tricks. And it doesn’t get easier than this. The hardest thing is leveling the
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Side Dishes Vegetarian
Blueberry and Goat Cheese Salad
The first time I made this salad, it was for a “beef party” we threw. I had just finished a big food writing job, and – hoo boy – did
Persimmon and Chili Jam
This is probably the easiest recipe I’ve ever put up here. And the crazy thing is that it only has three ingredients, but tastes like a whole fruit stand. It’s
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Sauces Side Dishes Vegetarian
Warm Cranberry Vinaigrette
The big day is coming up next week, and to err on the side of caution I bought a bag of cranberries so I wouldn’t be short on Thanksgiving. And,
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Cheese Dessert Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Lunch Salad Vegetarian
Ginger’s Grilled Sugar Plum Salad
(Note: In no way was this salad endorsed by Jedd’s Aunt Ginger. However, since she gave me the sugar plums, I felt like she deserved a shout out. That said,
CategoriesAppetizer Bread/Baking Cheese Featured Holidays/Events Lunch
Potato, Turnip Greens, Cheddar and Thyme Tart
My newest green obsession is turnip greens. I want them in everything. They’re peppery and bright, and right now is the time when I can have as many as I
Chocolate Chip Cookies with Seasoned Salt
The idea for these cookies came about like this: I was talking to our friend Steve on the phone, while we each were enjoying a cocktail. “So, I made something
CategoriesChicken Condiments/Spices Dinner Featured Holidays/Events Pork Sauces
Blackberry Chipotle Sauce
Our grocery store had a sale on blackberries this week. So, now my crisper is full of them. Aside from the usual sweet treats, I thought it would be fun
CategoriesDrinks Featured Holidays/Events
Rhubarb Mimosas: The Perfect Drink For a Party
There’s an old saying, “Simple syrup makes everything better.” Wait, that’s not an old saying? I just made it up? Busted. But simple syrup does make things delicious. Along with
CategoriesAppetizer Breakfast/Brunch Holidays/Events Salad
Roasted Orange and Cranberry Salad with Mozzarella
I’ve been obsessed with oranges and lemons lately. Every morning for breakfast I’ve been eating an orange, and following it up with a glass of lemon water. For dinner, I’ve
Homemade Soft Pretzel Rods with Spicy Cheddar Onion Dip
I love homemade pretzels. Whether they’re rods, bites or twists, they’re the perfect warm and savory snack. Or a meal, in the case of this recipe. Hello, fifty pretzels! Hello,
CategoriesAppetizer Cheese Dinner Drinks Holidays/Events Lunch Vegetarian
A Cheddar Cheese Ball That’s Almost a Gift Itself
The secret arrow in my holiday quiver is this cheddar cheese ball. It’s simple to make, is incredibly addictive and can even make uneven gift giving seem on par. It’s
CategoriesDinner Drinks Holidays/Events Lunch
A Thanksgiving Menu with the Perfect Wine Pairings
(Editors’ Note: Planning a full Thanksgiving menu can be a formidable challenge. Picking just the right wines to serve with that feast can be equally challenging – especially if you