Friends and family absolutely love to get surprise packages in the mail, and it’s even more special when you add a personal touch of a home-made treat. The problem with many baked goods is that they don’t ship well if they are crumbly or gooey. This chocolate bark is packed with holiday flavors, is easy …
Osso buco is a robust Northern Italian comfort food, traditionally made with veal shanks, but easily modified with other meats such as beef, lamb, veal and even pork. Although it sits in the oven braising for three hours, the hands-on part of cooking is easy and minimal. Great for cold weather cooking, entertaining guests or …
A sauce using a sweet tart jelly works wonderfully with pork chops, venison or wild game. A traditional fruity piquant sauce made with current jelly (called Cumberland sauce) is a classic. The recipe below is an easy version with no alcohol and is served up with some coriander-crusted seared pork chops. What is Cumberland Sauce? …
Oyster stew is a classic dish for Christmas Eve, but it is also a great comfort food dish that will get you through any cold evening. Fresh oysters are ideal for this creamy soup, but canned oysters can work almost as well. Keys to Perfect Oyster Stew from Scratch You can purchase oyster stew in …
Spiced Mexican coffee uses hot and smoky chile peppers along with cocoa and whipped cream and coffee to make a great drink for winter.
This recipe for an out-of-season BLT using tomato jam is an easy, refreshing way to enjoy BLTs all year round.
This sweet and savory Moroccan Beef and Sweet Potato Stew is made in a large pot rather than the classic North African tagine
Chutneys are the perfect mix of a sweet and savory preserve, with the sweetness coming from the fruit and the savory typically coming from onions, mustards or vinegars. The problem with chutneys is that they are not as familiar to the home kitchen as jams or jellies, and it can be a little confusing as …
Grilled Scallops with Heirloom Tomato Jam is a unique and wonderful dinner when served over polenta or a corn puree