fo-fo-fo-focaccia Focaccia would have to be one of my favorite “fancy” breads. It’s so delicious and super easy to make. If you’re an aspiring bread baker but are intimidated by the process, this recipe is for you. There’s no kneading involved, no special ingredients, and you can dress it up with different herbs, spices, and …
Reminiscing about potatoes This is one of my all-time favorite recipes as a kid, and it take me all the way back to the days when my grandmother would babysit me. Those were the good old days, and I remember fondly the time I would spend just one-on-one with my Bunia. She’s from Ukraine, so …
broccoli is back So I’ve heard that not everyone is a huge fan of broccoli. Well, that’s a shame, because broccoli is an awesome vegetable and is super good for you. Luckily, if you’re not a lover of raw or steamed broccoli, there are other ways of cooking this brassica that are easy and super …
big on barley Here’s another recipe from my grandmother’s tin box! This barley salad is healthy, wholesome, and super refreshing especially in the winter after the holidays. This salad makes a great side dish, but with a barley base, it can also easily feature as a main course. You might also consider making this salad …
eenie meenie scaloppine Want a super easy and tasty weeknight dinner idea? This is it. Luscious pork tenderloin is cut and pound into thin medallions, and then quickly seared. A simple sauce of shallot, honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, cream, and balsamic vinegar is reduced and then drizzled on top of the pork, enhancing it …
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in seventh heaven This is one of my favorite Christmas cookie recipe, and I honestly can’t think of a single year in my life when we didn’t have these on our cookie platter. The nice thing is they’re super easy to make, and the result is gooey, delicious bite-sized cookies. The recipe only requires–you guessed …
a piece of the pie Pecan pie was never my favorite during the holidays, but I think I might be turning a new leaf on it. Especially after making these pecan pie bars. It’s a simplified and mess-free approach to making pie, and the result is an ooey, gooey delicious dessert. These are very easy …
butternut bliss One of my favorite weeknight dinner recipes is a nice hearty grain bowl. The fall and winter seasons are a great time to experiment and craft different bowls with so many hearty and comforting produce options. One of my favorite veggies this time of year is butternut squash, which, when roasted, has an …
when the French won the potato war Gratin dauphinois is an incredible Thanksgiving (or any holiday) side dish. It’s not the most traditional, and I certainly didn’t grow up eating potatoes this way at my family Thanksgiving feast. It wasn’t until I started making Thanksgiving dinner with my French husband that he suggested this dish …
let the festivities begin One of my absolute favorite fall-time vegetables is Brussels sprouts. They’re hearty, you can eat the cooked or raw, and there are so many fun and festive ways you can dress them up. Every year I love trying a new Brussels recipe with different ingredients and flavors. Last year I did …