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November 13, 2012
Winter Greens: Arugula, Roasted Onion and Parmesan Salad
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I love a big green salad at Thanksgiving, and if the greens are arugula, even better. A couple of tips:
November 3, 2012
Instead of Mashed Potatoes, Try Potato and Celery Root Puree
November 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Why settle (again) for plain mashed potatoes? Booorrriiiinnnggg. End the snooze-fest with celery root. The addition of the root vegetable certainly wakes up this classic comfort food and lends interest! Serve it with roast chicken or game hens, seared duck, or braised beef. You will be pleasantly surprised with the unique flavor and fluffy texture. Promise. [...]
April 16, 2012
Classic Potatoes au Gratin
April 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
This has to be one of my most requested recipes. And for good reason. It’s a crowd-pleaser. (What’s not to like with all that cream?) And it’s a breeze to make. In the winter months I like to make it with half sweet potatoes and half russet. Several weeks ago I made this dish for [...]
March 15, 2012
Easy, Adaptable Wilted Spinach and Radicchio with Pine Nuts and Balsamic Vinegar
March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment
It’s Spring Break, and although winter is nearly over, I’ve been inspired by seasonal greens lately. I made this recipe last week, and it is super-easy and adaptable. Here are a few tips. Be sure to not let the spinach spend too much time in the pan. And if the radicchio is too bitter for [...]
February 13, 2012
Braised Lamb Shanks with Tomatoes & Red Wine
February 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Hearty and rich, braises are the perfect meal for a cold wintry night. You will love the intoxicating aromas that fill the house during the slow cooking of this recipe. Of course you are going to want to serve the shank atop a starchy carb like mashed potatoes or polenta that will absorb the rich [...]
January 25, 2012
Comfort in a Bowl: Caramelized Onion & Potato Soup with Parmesan
January 25, 2012 By 3 Comments
Hurry, while it is still cold, make this soup. This recipe’s flavor profile combines caramelized onions with potatoes, Parmesan and a bit of cream. What’s not too like? I think the soup is rich enough to pair with a green salad and good bread to make a meal. And I suggest serving with an acidic [...]
January 16, 2012
Recipe Monday: Cornish Game Hens with Calvados, Cream and Apples
January 16, 2012 By 5 Comments
Got poultry on the menu? Rather than a roaster, go mini and try these game hens. Apples, Calvados, an apple brandy, and cream make for a rich, fruity and satisfying flavor profile in this recipe. Cornish Game Hens with Calvados, Cream and Apples will make a lovely entree for a winter dinner party. Or an [...]
December 14, 2011
Get Baking with Gingerkids!
December 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of my favorite holiday traditions is baking Christmas cookies and decorating them with my kids. I love a good gingerbread cookie and this recipe from Marian Tindall is a favorite. I don’t know about you but I could really use a break from the shopping and wrapping for some fun downtime with the kids. [...]
