I came up with this recipe last year around the holidays and it’s still one of my favorites. The fresh herbs pair perfectly with the sausage and apples and the ciabatta bread adds a unique, rustic quality to the dish. … My favorite stuffing
It’s hard to believe the holiday season is approaching fast! Here are three simple and surprising appetizers that pack a huge flavor punch and will have your guests talking. Roasted Grape Crostini with Rosemary and Pinenuts Makes 12 toasts All you need: 1 pound red, seedless grapes 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/2 tsp. … Holiday appetizers that excite!
My pumpkin love continues…except this time I incorporated it into one of my favorite tailgate dishes – chili! With apples being so abundant right now I decided to try my luck at making a chili that combined the taste of apple and pumpkin without being too sweet. The end result was super rich and flavorful. … Apple Pumpkin Chili
I’m not much of a dessert person, but occasionally I find myself craving a sweet treat. This week I decided to challenge myself and make one of my favorites – carrot cake. But how make it healthier? Yes, it already has carrots, which is great, but I also added my secret weapon (that is about … Fall Carrot Cake
Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a gray, rainy day. From a young age, I remember by dad always loving French onion soup and we would always order it when we went out to eat. However, I never made it from scratch until I went to culinary school. It’s rich, flavorful broth becomes … French Onion Soup
After a slight break from the kitchen (for my marriage/honeymoon), I’m back! While the Dominican Republic had amazing food, by the 5th day of our vacation Josh and I were both saying how we wanted a home cooked meal. The dietitian pick of the month at work are canned tomatoes. While they might not seem … Fresh Marinara Sauce
Went apple picking today! Nothing beats being outside in the slightly cool, crisp air and tasting a variety of different apples straight from the tree. Instead of making apple crisp or applesauce I decided to think outside of the box and make a meatloaf! This dish is extremely comforting but also packs a big nutrition … Chicken Apple Meatloaf
With fall right around the corner, we soon reach a point where you have to get a little creative with seasonal ingredients. This week I wanted to cook with an ingredient that not many people know how to use (or would choose to use): fennel. When eaten raw, fennel bulbs have a licorice-like flavor. When … Pan Roasted Chicken Thighs with Fennel and Olives
Recently, I went to Cedar Ridge winery for lunch and a wine tour. The food there is so comforting and fresh and they have a wide variety of fresh pizzas. One especially stood out – it had brussels sprouts! Those little cabbage-like nuggets were one of my least favorite vegetables growing up but once I … Roasted Brussel Sprout and Bacon Flatbread Pizza
Fall is slowly approaching! Although it doesn’t feel like it outside quite yet, I took it upon myself to get a jump start on testing dishes with fall flavors. Butternut squash is one of my absolute favorite veggies. It’s creamy and buttery texture is so comforting. Paired with kale and sundried tomatoes, this dish is … Barley Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Kale
