Can we just freeze time and keep fall around forever? And never stop wearing adorable boots and scarves while frolicking in the leaves and taking in the cool, crisp air? Oh, and have excuses to make delicious autumn dishes for eternity? If you can make that happen, we’ll be besties for life. No questions asked. In…
Side Dish
Braised Kale with Onion & Apple Cider Vinegar
I know – you see this kale recipe and you’re asking yourself where the bacon is. I’m doing my due-diligence to help you post-overindulging on Thanksgiving day… we will all need to detox with a little bit of wine and kale. Wine, because we all just spent Thanksgiving debating politics and the election with our…
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.
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.
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,…
Lemon and Garlic Roasted Artichokes
Canned artichokes simply don’t hold a candle to fresh artichokes – they are nutty, creamy and slightly buttery. Simply divine. And the most important part of this dish? I had you there – you thought it was the artichokes. Let’s be real, it’s the sauce (go figure). I’ve been eating artichokes for as long as…
Brussels Sprouts with Smoked Balsamic Vinegar, Shallots and Slivered Almonds
I do love me some brussels sprouts. And you should too. Because these babies are delicious. You get the perfect zing from the balsamic vinegar, crunch from the almonds and just flavor. flavor. flavor. from the shallots and garlic. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. Okay, well, no lemon squeezes – but this is super easy and…
Sesame-Soy Grilled Asparagus
Asparagus is one of those vegetables my sous chef and I routinely have as a side dish for dinner. And they’re so easy to dress up whatever way you like to fit your main dish perfectly (because nobody likes naked asparagus, right?). We made the oh so delicious Honey-Soy Chicken Thighs for dinner and wanted an…