Hi, let me re-introduce myself: my name is Julia and I’m a pumpkin addict (Hi, Julia). I actually know you, though – you’re the super hero cook hosting your totally lovely family this Thanksgiving. And you haven’t quite dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s on your Thanksgiving menu because you know, that amazing recipe…
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Sausage and Kale Stuffed Acorn Squash with a Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping
I clearly have an obsession with all things fall. Gourds, squash, sweaters, pumpkins, Indian corn, pumpkin-flavored coffee, boots, pumpkin bread, scarves, pumpkin pie, pumpkin-anything, really. The list pretty much doesn’t end – and from the time that the holidays are over, a countdown begins to the end of the next summer. The crisp, cool air…
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with a Sage and Gouda Cheese Sauce
If you have some time on your hands, this is worth every single second. I mean every. single. second. As in stop everything you’re doing, clear your schedule, and go get a butternut squash. This takes comfort food to a whole new level – these little pillows of butternut squash heaven are divine. Melt in…
Sweet Potato, Kale and Gouda-Parmesan Shepherd’s Pie
I really don’t want to throw the sous chef under the bus here, but I need to come clean with you: I recently told the sous chef I wanted to craft a delicious, kind of non-traditional Shepherd’s Pie recipe and he scoffed. Wrote it off. Wanted nothing to do with it. Well, my delightful sous…
Chopped Chicken, Bacon & Mozzarella Salad with Creamy Avocado-Basil Vinaigrette
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.
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…
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.
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…