It’s that time of year when we’re scrambling to use up all of the fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and bacon in your fridge. Right? Okay, I kid – bacon is a year-round thing for us, let’s be serious. But hey, life is all about balance. So in our case, we balance our vegetables with bacon.
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Grilled Farmers’ Market Salad with a Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette
Let’s just say I’m having one of those omgwhatdidIeatthisweekend moments. Just admit it, it happens – you know, wine, summer campfires, and a couple of giant roasted marshmallows or seven later… I don’t want to talk about it. Let’s focus on what’s important here: the fact that these grilled summer vegetables can taste SO good.
Louisiana Spice-Rubbed Chicken Wings with Cajun Remoulade
The mastermind behind these little treasures? The sous chef. Now, who doesn’t love fried wings? (I do, me, over here, jumping up and down!) But I’ve always been a bit intimidated by frying at home – the oil, the deep fry thermometer – it all just seemed messy and complicated. Yet, the sous chef had this…
Zesty Greek Meatballs with Summer Cucumber Tzatziki
The FLAVORS, my friends, the flavors. These little bundles of summer joy are nothing short of light and fresh with the perfect punch of zesty goodness. Let’s be honest: everyone loves a delicious meatball recipe mid-winter doused in cheesy, tomatoe-y delciousness – okay, maybe that’s just me, any time of year, really – but these Greek meatballs…
Pecan and Cranberry Holiday Biscotti with a Dark Chocolate Drizzle
I’m a true professional at hoarding scented candles during the holidays. Beginning in October, pumpkin spice is nothing short of a coveted item in our household, naturally followed by cinnamon-everything, pine tree-this and chestnut-that. But friends, the aroma that fills the house while baking these delectable nuggets of holiday joy is matchless.
Beef Stew with Rosemary & Thyme
As much of America witnessed snow and freezing temperatures – on November 1st, I might add – I figured it was appropriate to warm up with a hearty and savory beef stew. First of all, the entire house smelled uh-maze-ing. Words just cannot do justice.
Pan-Sauteed Maple-Mustard Brussel Sprouts
These little baby cabbages, as my sous chef refers to them, are heavenly bites of savory-sweet goodness. I mean, seriously. You know how some people enjoy over-indulging in french fries, ice cream, Halloween candy, etc? I find it incredibly difficult to refrain from eating a pound of brussel sprouts – not just any brussel sprouts,…
Guinness-Braised Honey-Dijon Chicken Thighs
They say you should write about things that you have a good understanding of, right? Precisely why I steer clear of yeast, pressure-cookers, souffles, etc. Not to say the day won’t come when I’ll peak out from behind my shielded comfort zone and attempt those daunting tasks – but, let’s be real here folks. What…
Pumpkin Muffins with a Cinnamon-Brown Sugar Streusel
Admittedly, I’m a sucker for everything-pumpkin. And I’ve patiently waited season, after season, after season for this glorious time of year, and now that it’s arrived, I’m in full-blown pumpkin mode (we have two pumpkins sitting beside a burgundy-burnt orange chrysanthemum on our front porch patiently awaiting their carving session – either that or awaiting…
Grilled Chicken Salad with Caramelized Onions, White Beans and a Balsamic-Dijon Vinaigrette
In between cookies and loaves of bread I find that throwing in a leaf or two of kale or spinach can be good for morale. Of course, eating sweets like they’re going out of style can also work wonders for a feel-good mood – but that’s not what I’m talking here. I’m talking the kind…
Blueberry-Banana Bread with Cinnamon & Brown Sugar
There’s nothing like a loaf of bread to help aid in anyone’s endeavor to lose weight, right? Right. Good – so now that that’s out of the way, can somebody please pass me the butter? Because creamy, melty butter spread atop a slice of this cinnamon-y blueberry-banana bread is sinfully delicious and loaded with… antioxidants?…
Herb-Spiced Chicken with a Spinach, Thyme and White Bean Ragout
I love the fall – this is no secret; but… as the cooler months creep our way I’m always in search of healthy yet hearty recipes that satisfy the yearning for cozy dishes. And this, my friends, does exactly that. It truly is healthy – yet still has that gratifying richness we languish for in…