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…
Lunch
French Onion Soup with Red Wine & Gruyere Cheese
Have you checked the weather forecast? I did – and it told me, “hibernate and don’t re-emerge until March” (which I’m totally okay with, by the way). During these chilly, cozy winter (well, almost) nights, mother nature calls for some serious soup recipes. And trust me friends, this one delivers. It’s full of red wine and…
Lump Crab Cakes with Old Bay and Jalapeno
Raise your hand if you survived Thanksgiving! I’m happy to announce that we did indeed survive, too: we didn’t burn down the house cooking, election discussion was kept to a minimum so every one is still alive and kicking, and hello… we can all decorate for Christmas now? Exactly. And you’re asking yourself what crab cakes…
Creamy Pumpkin Bisque with Sage and Thyme
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…
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.
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.
Basil Pesto and Smoked Balsamic Chicken Skewers with Melted Mozzarella Cheese
You must know those days when you open your refrigerator and you find yourself staring blankly at odds and ends of ingredients and you have no idea what to make. Yes, this recipe is the baby of that very moment. A beautiful, delicious baby if I may say so.. okay, we’ll leave it at that…
Three Bean South-of-the-Border Burgers
The beauty of a veggie burger is that you can make it exactly how you like it. And I like mine hot, spicy and oh so… beany. The best part about making a three bean burger (no, no, it’s not the song…) is that the texture of the beans serve as an adhesive in and…
Southwest Grilled Chicken with Avocado, Chipotle Crema and Vegetable Kebabs
Sometimes, we just need an easy dish. Something so simple that we can create the dish completely absent-minded; because after a long day, we could all use a break – not to mention, a glass of wine or three. And admittedly, while the kitchen always has a place in my stomach, er… heart (it really…
Peruvian-Style Cornish Game Hens with an Aji Amarillo Sauce
If you’re around the Washington, D.C. area, you’re likely familiar with the many Peruvian chicken restaurants – especially Pollo Rico, famed by Anthony Bourdain on No Reservations. And they’re famous for a reason: the chicken is fall-off-the-bone delicious with so, so much flavor (if you haven’t tried them, you’re really missing out!). The chicken also…