One of my resolutions this year is to include more vegetables in my recipes, but always with the criteria that they must be full of flavor and simple to cook. No bland vegetables allowed! This Tuscan dish is a sausage been stew with Winter cabbage as the vegetable. It is a full-flavored comfort food and …
Sweet potato casseroles are often way too sweet for many palates, especially when they are served around the holidays with an abundance of other rich dishes. This casserole, or side dish, gets all of it’s sweetness from the sweet potato itself and enhances the flavor by roasting it with ginger and fresh lime juice. It …
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 …
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. Jump to: The Recipe | Tips for Success | Fresh vs Canned Best …
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.
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 …