Do you love French fries and mashed potatoes? Well my friends, Smashed Potatoes are a combination of both of these delectable treats. And just like the Prosciutto Cranberry Brussels Sprouts we made yesterday, they're a perfect Thanksgiving side dish in only 30 minutes! Just imagine these soft, yet crispy … [Read more...]
Herbed Garlic Bread Recipe
This Herbed Garlic Bread recipe is super easy to make as does not contain yeast, and therefor has no kneading or rising time involved. Every slice is packed with the delicious and aromatic flavors of garlic and fresh herbs including marjoram, sage and thyme.If you've been following me for a while you know my … [Read more...]
Chicken Sausage Cassoulet Recipe
Chicken Sausage Cassoulet is a delicious take on a traditional cassoulet. The long cooking time and combination of rich spices, aromatic herbs and hearty ingredients, make this recipe a comfort food, perfect for cooler months. In almost every situation -- be it a movie, a quick coffee, or a party -- I don't like to … [Read more...]
Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe
This Vegetarian Cassoulet Recipe is one of the best vegetarian comfort food recipes ever! It's a vegetarian twist on a classic dish, and it's packed with hearty and delicious flavors.I'm in. Deep in, my friends. Deep into my cannelloni bean phase, that is. Oh yes, it's on! First we cooked the beans, then we made … [Read more...]
Wine Marinated Grapes
Simple, gorgeous, and utterly delicious. That's what's going on here, my friends!I am so excited about these grapes -- and creating this recipe was a wonderful culinary experiment. A few important tips before we dive in: First, heating the marinade before adding the grapes greatly intensifies the flavor. Two, the … [Read more...]
Savory Mushroom Polenta Cake {Gluten-Free Recipe}
I used to think for something to be called "cake," it had to be sweet -- but, this Savory Polenta Cake totally proved me wrong. It's full of delicious, fresh herbs and and earthy, caramelized mushrooms. Now you can definitely have your cake and eat it too!This savory polenta cake makes for a delicious side dish to go … [Read more...]
Cream of Chestnut-Potato Soup Recipe
A friend of mine recently asked me what Friday Flowers is all about, and if I cook with the flowers. No, I don't. (Well, very rarely -- Nastursiums for example, are tasty and edible.) However, Friday Flowers is really about how certain flowers make me think about certain foods. And on most Friday's, I share these … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipe: Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey
This Smoky Paprika-Bacon Roasted Turkey is the mother of all roasted turkeys. Saying it's over-the-top might be an understatement, and it will surely bring your Thanksgiving feast to the next level!As you know from yesterday's Cornbread Stuffing Recipe, Thanksgiving is full of wonderful food and family memories for … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Recipe: Apple-Sweet Potato Soup with Shallot “Croutons”
I was thrilled when my friend Cathy of What Would Cathy Eat invited me to participate in her Healthy Thanksgiving Challenge! Cathy's challenge is all about making an amazingly delicious Thanksgiving feast, without a lot of fat and salt.I did it! Well, not the whole feast, but a delicious first course of Apple Yam … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Shiitake Sausage Soup with Udon Noodles
My cooking is all about the combination of true comfort foods and farm-fresh ingredients. I love slow cooking: spending time in the kitchen with the food, learning about each ingredient, getting to the essence of flavor to make it shine. (And incidentally, helping my whole house to smell good for hours on end.) I … [Read more...]
