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…
Dinner
Cajun Rubbed Steak Salad with Creamy Chipotle-Cider Dressing
Salad is to summer what soulful soup is to winter. And in the depths of February, I find myself craving sunshine, warmth and bright, fun recipes. So, to break up the monotony of hearty winter dishes (and my bacon-in-everything streak – but don’t think it didn’t cross my mind for this one) we are going…
Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Caramelized Onion and Bacon
You’re going to have to trust me here. Yup, I know. Most people don’t have a hankering for brussels sprouts, or baby cabbage heads as my sous chef refers to them. Even he had a baseless aversion to these beauties until… well, this recipe walked into his life (it’s a pretty permanent fixture now, too. And might I…
Chicken Stuffed with Fontina, Bacon and Sun Dried Tomatoes
WARNING: This recipe requires a serious appetite. Just imagine: Bacon. Cheese. Pouring out. Did someone say bacon? Yum. My sous chef insists I cook entirely too much with bacon but I simply cannot part ways with its deliciousness. So much so, that my wine might feel like I’m having an affair. Not to mention my…
Roasted Cornish Game Hens with a Red Wine Onion Compote
If you’ve never had a cornish game hen, you’re in for a treat. These delicious little birds are, well, delicious. Now don’t get me wrong here. This isn’t your weeknight dinner. This is a Sunday night / special occasion type deal. It’s a bit labor intensive but well worth the reward. It’s a three part…
Tomato & Burrata Salad with a Basil Chiffonade
Burrata [boor-rah-tah]: Creamy, luscious goodness. Imagine buffalo mozzarella infused with cream. Yes, you’ve got it. A silky, heavenly mozzarella cheese. As a recovering caprese salad traditionalist, burrata has truly changed how I envision my perfect caprese. It might not be available at your local grocery store but a specialty grocery store or cheese shop likely carries…
Chilean Sea Bass with Brandy Creamed Leeks and Mushrooms
Sea bass is definitely at the top of my list for favorite food contenders. Given that hot dogs and Kraft macaroni and cheese dominated the top of that list for a solid part of my childhood, this is a big step. But sea bass is light, flaky, naturally buttery and melts in your mouth – how…