New Year’s Resolution? Make these fries! Who cares that they’re not baked – that’s why you made the other New Year’s Resolution to go to the gym! Plus, sweet potatoes are harmless. I’ve never met a sweet potato I haven’t liked. And my friends, old bay seasoning on these puppies? Um, genius. I always used to…
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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…
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…
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…
Brussels Sprouts and Pearl Onion Gratin with Gruyere
Oh, you don’t like Brussels sprouts? (insert evil laughter here.) You mustn’t have tried these little nuggets doused in a gruyere cheese sauce. Yup, meet your new favorite side dish: this luscious, rich Brussels sprouts and pearl onion gratin. Friends, I kid you not – if you’re looking for a seriously impressive side dish to…
Herb-Infused Butter Roasted Chicken
Um, hi. Butter. That is all. Crispy, buttery skin. Did I mention butter? Or juicy, tender chicken? Or butter. Yup, go ahead and sign your name on the dotted line, because this. is. everything. And by that, I mean literally everything you need for dinner – all in one roasting pan. Easy peasy. And did…
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…