The twenty pound ham that was purchased for Easter turned out to be a more significant part of my time and life than I had expected. This past weekend, we ended up going over to my in-laws house for an appetizer and burger type “pub night” dinner. I made up some deviled ham out of…
This braised beef recipe is so simple to make, you’ll wonder why you’d ever pay for it at a fine dining restaurant. The sweetness from the red wine and tomato sauce, the savory earthy herbs and garlic, and the creamy parmesan elevate this easy to make dish. You know the kind of flavor when you…
My father-in-law called me and said that if we wanted to have dinner at his house on Easter, he left a $20 on the kitchen counter. If I’d like to cook a ham dinner, he said he’d buy the ham. I took him up on the offer and went to the store to buy sides…
This simple plum and basil galette recipe pairs with basil to bring a refreshingly sweet, slightly tart desert that’s light enough for an after-lunch treat. Galettes are basically just rustic pies, but they’re so simple to make it’s surprising they aren’t talked about more often. You’ll want to make this plum and basil galette for…
These blueberry chocolate chip muffins are so dense and delicious, you’ll need to have someone physically stop you from eating them all. The addition of clove and allspice give these muffins an almost savory flavor, which is balanced by a drizzle of icing on top. Every once in a while, you just need to indulge.
I had planned to make a series of blog posts about my experiments with home cured and pickled foods, but like most things I never got around to it. For Christmas dinner, my father-in-law bought a pork belly that I halved and made into a Porchetta, which turned out amazing! I had planned on making a…
This hearty keto beef stew has a subtle heat to it from the addition of chili powder and red pepper flakes. It boasts a slight sweetness from red wine and umami from mushrooms that give this keto beef stew the depth of flavor you’re looking for in a hearty winter’s meal. I created this recipe…
These Jalapeño Cheese Crisps are a quick, easy, perfect snack! The recipe below is extremely easy, versatile, and transports well.
This Portuguese Sopas recipe is so easy to make! Tender beef, cabbage and a surprising brightness from the addition of mint create a complex and aromatic flavor. Typically served over bread, you’ll be excited to put this one in your recipe book.