A rich, warmly spiced sauce wraps itself around each of the beef and rice filled cabbage rolls, making for the most delicious comfort food this winter!My Grandmother was an excellent cook. Everything was always delicious and the table was always set perfectly. (I told you about how fancy I thought my Grandparents … [Read more...]
Spiced Red Wine Crimson Gold Apples with Vanilla Mascarpone
Red, crimson, gold -- a whole lot of beautiful colors going on here. It's Crimson Gold Apple season. About the size of a golf ball, these apples are adorable and delicious, with a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Last year I went to see these beauties being harvested at Cuyama Orchards -- each and every … [Read more...]
Ancho Chile-Red Wine and Grape Roasted Chicken and Quinoa
Ancho Chile-Red Wine and Grape Roasted Chicken and Quinoa is an absolutely unbelievable meal! Filled with smoky, sweet, hearty and fresh flavors, it's as delicious as it sounds and looks!Many of the recipes I create come from my own food cravings. I woke up a few weeks ago in need of a warm, cozy comfort food meal. … [Read more...]
Muscato Grape-Shallot Pork Chops
The entrée, the main course. . . . it's dinner, really. Today we're making the Muscato Grape-Shallot Pork Chops, which will be beautifully placed on top of the Mashed Okinawan Sweet Potatoes and Citrus Steamed Asparagus. All strewn with the Crispy Asparagus Garnish. It's really a beautiful dinner party plate! I … [Read more...]
Roasted Vegetable Pot Pie Recipe for a Passover Potluck
There's nothing quite as comforting as a savory pie for dinner! This one is gluten-free as it's made with a wonderful potato latke-like crust. Oh yes, it's like one big delicious latke -- one that's filled with scrumptious vegetables that have been roasted to sweet perfection.This is a beautiful centerpiece for … [Read more...]
Braised Brisket Stew Recipe
This Braised Brisket Stew Recipe is the epitome of what I think of as a comfort food. It's warm and cozy with fork-tender meat, and a sauce full of vegetables that have taken on its delicious flavor. The mere thought of cooking something slowly in the oven all day gets me excited! Making something like this beef … [Read more...]
Root Vegetable Skillet Baked Lasagna Recipe
I'm kicking off my Veggie Week Challenge today with this delicious Root Vegetable Skillet-Baked Lasagna recipe. This dish is incredibly rich, flavorful, and hearty -- oh-so-hearty! You'll be just as satisfied as if you'd had braised short ribs! Really! Have you ever noticed when you cook something in the oven, the … [Read more...]
Friday Flowers: Gerberas and Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs Recipe
It's October. It's fall. So naturally, it's time to cook with pumpkins and make warm, comforting one-pot meals! Pumpkin Braised Short Ribs are a treat not to be missed. And good news, you can make this over the weekend . . . temperatures are dropping! How much do you love it when arrive at a home, and you're … [Read more...]
