Quick French Bread
I always say I’m not a bread person but if you give me a great loaf of warm, crusty bread that’s still soft and chewy in the middle, I’ll probably gnaw your arm off to get some. The beauty of this bread is it takes …
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Braised Beef Brisket with Vegetables
The second the weather starts to cool off, I kick into comfort food mode. I love making braised dishes and soups in the fall and winter, don’t you? Beef brisket with root veggies in a tomato and red wine sauce is a perfect recipe to …
Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
What? You don’t like Brussels sprouts? How can you not love them? If the only way you’ve ever had Brussels sprouts is from a frozen package and then boiled to death, I’d like to think you’re in for a treat. But the reality is, some …
Lemon Oregano Lamb Shoulder Chops Recipe
Looking for an easy, delicious lamb shoulder chop marinade recipe? If you don’t believe me, be sure to read the comments. This is one of my favorite ways to make lamb and I’m sorry, but here’s the only photo I captured from this dinner: This is …
Zucchini Bread Recipe
Zucchini bread is a must-make for me come the end of summer. It’s a great way to use some of my zucchini overload and, bonus, it freezes really well. This comes in handy when the days are cold and I’m craving some. Zucchini Bread Recipe …
Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe
Want to impress your friends and family with a super easy and delicious recipe? I never considered making my own ricotta cheese until I stumbled across it in one of my food magazines a few years ago. I’m dying to try my hand at using …
Basil Pesto Recipe
Pesto is pretty versatile – I serve it over hot pasta or make a cold pasta salad with it, I spread it on toasted baguette slices for an easy appetizer, I brush a bit of it on chicken before roasting…the possibilities seem endless. Pesto is …