Really, champagne and cheese in one magical dish? Sure, I’ll have seconds thirds. thankyouverymuch. Plus, it’s a New Year’s dream come true: champagne shrimp alfredo that has zero calories, zero carbs, and no fat. Alright, maybe I just told myself it was guilt-free after thoroughly enjoying every. single. bite. of this decadent dish. But truly,…
Spicy Black Bean Soup with Avocado & Sour Cream
The sous chef and I are going to Mexico in February, so channeling my inner excitement to eat Mexican food and drink wine [Corona’s] on the beach for days, I thought I’d whip up a batch of spicy black bean soup. Okay, okay, in the back of my mind was I thinking Ohmygosh Mexico is only…
Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Gruyere
This recipe is a go-to for the sous chef and I. When we’re not eating bacon and drinking wine, we make an effort to err on the side of healthy. In moderation, of course (no, not the bacon and wine – I mean the whole being healthy thing). And the sous chef loves these sweet…
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
This is one of those recipes that has been on my bucket list. I know, most people are like, “I want to go to Thailand,” and “I want to go skydiving,” and I just want to drink red wine, and make fall-off-the-bone, melt-in-your-mouth short ribs. Can you blame me? The sous chef certainly didn’t. He…
Coq Au Vin with Red Wine & Pearl Onions
My friends, after battling traffic during my commute home – for, um, let’s just leave it at too long – I came home and set aside a small chunk of time to make this beauteous Coq au Vin recipe. It was worth every second. And the sous chef, who has a more brutal commute…
Creamy Mashed Cauliflower with Rosemary & Roasted Garlic
I know, I know. Mashed cauliflower is not nearly as sexy as gingerbread waffles, I get it. But you’re going to have to take my word on this one. This is the best mashed cauliflower I’ve ever had. And, I mean, I’m not trying to tout my number of cauliflower escapades (but I’ve been around the…
Gingerbread Waffles with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Why hello, plate-of-amazing-gingerbread-waffles-I’d-like-to-fall-face-first-into. I’ve been on this weird gingerbread bender (more on this to come…) but at least it’s December and it’s totally acceptable. I mean, if I could wake up to these babies every weekend, my life would be complete. Would you give me the side eye if I made these on a hot…
Lobster Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan-Tomato Sauce
I’d give just about anything to drown in this creamy tomato sauce – like, literally. So last night, I’m hovering over the range “taste testing” the sauce by the spoonful, and I ask the sous chef if I need to make more (for the two of us, by the way…) – because I have a serious phobia…
Creamy Tomato Soup with Bacon & Cheddar
If you’re questioning whether the sous chef and I are even eating solid foods anymore (between this, the pumpkin bisque, french onion soup, chicken chili, and wine, of course — wait, can you eat wine? I mean, if I could, I would, so we’ll leave that right there), the answer is… questionable. But it apparently…
Chicken Chili Stew with Sweet Potatoes & Kale
I don’t even have words. Okay I found a couple: I was hoping – really HOPING (as in fingers crossed) – this would be delicious. And it was better than delicious. I was a bit skeptical of chicken chili – because who doesn’t love beef chili with bacon and stuff – but you guys, this…