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…
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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…
Sweet Chili Glazed Salmon with Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas
The not-so-closet seafood addict strikes again: succulent, sweet, and a hint of spice. This might have been the most delicious salmon I have ever enjoyed (and sous chef approved by leaps and bounds). Now don’t get me wrong, I’m a sucker for the smoky flavors of cedar planked salmon; but the preparation of this salmon makes…
Braised Chicken Thighs with White Wine, Cipolline Onions and Mushrooms
Sunday. Dinner. That is all. It’s perfect. Do I overuse the word perfect? Probably. Am I too excited for food? Probably. But folks, this is an unbelievable recipe. It’s actually the first time I’ve ever made it, an original Fine Cooking work of genius, and it most certainly will not be the last. This chicken is melt-in-your-mouth…
Seafood Cioppino
I have a couple of recipes I can’t wait to share with you (and I promise I will)… but we had an amazing birthday celebration for my dad and I this evening and I couldn’t help but prioritize this wonderful recipe. Think of cioppino as a seafood stew. It’s not an everyday meal or a…
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…
Cedar Planked Salmon with Shallot and Thyme Cream Sauce
Well, well, well, we meet again. Under the most favorable of circumstances. That is, of course, because I come bearing a great recipe. A simple and easy recipe that is delectably satisfying. The cedar plank and rosemary add a depth of flavor to the salmon, beautifully complemented by a white wine cream sauce. Now, here’s…
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…
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…