C – We are trying out a new format. We need a new challenge. We needed a change. We were getting tired of themed weeks. So we are changing our blog schedule to themed days instead. We want to focus on dishes and meals more than just one subject weeks. … Continue reading
C – Cooking meat on the bone gives the best flavor to a dish. Lately, I have been doing everything boneless. I learned how to debone a chicken and now I am on auto-pilot with it. There aren’t many bones in my stews, stir fries or fried chicken. I’ve lost … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Beet stew for a cold Winter day is a wonderful way to warm up and stay healthy. It’s delicious and loaded with lots of our favorite Winter vegetables C – I haven’t braised anything in a while. I almost forgot how. But, it’s like riding … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This chicken and leek stew is probably one of my favorite stews. It’s fast to make. Only requires a few ingredients and it’s really flavorful. It can be a simple, fast dinner or made ahead of time for an even more delicious meal. C – … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – We did this recipe for an art event … how perfect. Served mini-style in large, tall shot glasses. I couldn’t believe how crazy people were for a mini beef stew in a tall shot glass. It was cute. They were art types. Makes sense. Worth … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This dish is from our very early days … when Christina was a huge Martha Stewart fan. It’s actually a really good dish. Rich. Satisfying. Warm. Martha would be proud. C — Wow, that green chili stew was amazing. Another Martha Stewart recipe to save … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Resolve to cook more simply? Then, this dish is a must try. Easy. Fast. Healthy. Delicious. First time you do it, you might look at the recipe once … after that, you just do it. Yum! J – You don’t have to fuss over this … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – Start the year off with a really good healthy breakfast. Make it a tradition that will help you throughout the year. Try this cranberry pear oatmeal with bananas and almonds. It’s perfect to start the new year off right. C – I can’t eat plain … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – Cacio e Pepe is on our Best of 2016 list because of its ease-of-making-to-deliciousness ratio. Dead easy. Over-the-top good. Four ingredients. If you can boil pasta, melt butter, grate cheese and stir, you can make this dish. Only real issue is portion control … it … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This dish makes our Best of 2016 list because it is elegant and supremely delicious. It’s also a bit technique-driven … which I am a sucker for. It doesn’t show off. It just delivers. Oh, if I only had a time machine to go back … Continue reading