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…
Side Dish
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…
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…
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…
Seared Sea Scallops with an Apple Cider and Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
I love sea scallops. Big, beautiful sea scallops. You know when you have your mind set on one dish you really, really want to make for dinner? Yeah, that happened. And the grocery store was out of those big, beautiful scallops. So, we improvise. It’s a critical and necessary function of cooking. Nonetheless, I settled…
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…
Roasted White Wine Carrots and Parsnips
Seasonal dishes are inspiring for me. When the temperatures drop and the fireplace is glowing I want nothing more than to make a hearty dinner full of winter goodness (and naturally pour a glass of red wine). These parsnips and carrots fit the bill. They are the perfect side dish for any fall or winter…