Warm toasted walnuts, Craisins, feta cheese, and red onion on a bed of crisp mixed greens give this salad a festive feeling of fall. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing, this dish is satisfying for a light lunch or perfect as the starter for your holiday meal. …
Spicy, sweet, and hot, an after hours adult pleasure, this peach cobbler is certainly not your Grandmother’s dessert. Cinnamon, ginger, and chili powder add a subtle “kick” to this classic favorite to add an interesting note to the smooth sweet flavor of the peach.
The recent cool evening temperatures have inspired me to prepare one of my favorite rustic-style foods from the French countryside. Pieces of beef, slowly simmered in an aromatic mix of beef stock, burgundy wine, carrots, pearl onions, and mushrooms create the legendary stew we know as …
With the cool crisp feeling in the air, why not end the week with a drink that celebrates the approaching season? Developed in the kitchens of Williams Sonoma, this Apple Cidercar truly embodies the rich flavors of the harvest season, and is a perfect way …
Tender squash sautéed with red pepper and onion, spiced with a hint of thyme, and served on a bed of crisp baby arugula makes an incredibly tasty side dish for any meal. Whether cooked outside over the grill in a vegetable grill pan, or on …
Standing tubes of pasta filled with a zesty ragù alla bolognese, covered in a layer of fresh mozzarella, baked to a golden brown, offer a visually stunning twist to an Italian classic. Simple to prepare, this flavorful pasta dish is a treat for the eyes as …
Dangerously dark and delicious, this “Scotch Manhattan” will definitely help you forget about the work week behind you. The Rob Roy, best described as “a gentleman’s drink that will put hair on your chest”, has been around for a long, long time.
Anytime of day, morning, noon, or night, breakfast is always a favorite meal. September is National Better Breakfast month and what a great thing to celebrate. So branch out, try something besides a slice of toast with your coffee this month and live large.
Sometimes there is nothing better than a good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie, or brownie, or even just a few Oreos with a cold glass of milk. So what if all three of these simple pleasures were stacked into one delicious dessert?, well you would end up with …
The one thing that was apparent to me as I was reviewing the posts from the summer, is that no matter how much we all like to talk about eating light and healthy, desserts are still by far very popular. It was hard to work …
With the work week behind us, it was time to turn our attention to the weekend. With the honey do’s done, we could enjoy our time off relaxing with our families or friends, and perhaps do a little cooking outdoors. Here are the top five …
Over the course of the summer, we all looked forward to Fridays. For many it was time to leave the work week behind, and let the weekend begin. Here are the top five TGIF, happy hour cocktails, as chosen by the readers.
