Ingredient: fresh thyme

Comforting Beef with Red Wine & Mushroom Sauce

Cold weather is the name of the game this time of year.  And that means comforting braised dishes are staples in kitchens near and far. ...

Super Simple Crock Pot Red Wine Chicken

Chicken. It can be so boring. But chicken is made every night in homes around the country! Kick the bland chicken dish you always make...

Spring Ahead–Spring, Salmon & Shrimp

Ah, Spring. For many of us, it’s the season we wait for with most anticipation.  Not only because of the change in weather, but the...

This Chick(en) is Hot! Grilled Citrus Chicken

Chicken. While some consider it boring, I consider it a canvas for seasonal flavors. And with the hot weather upon us, this bright & flavorful...

Overnight French Onion Soup

Love French Onion Soup, but hate how long it takes to make? Well get out that slow cooker and let it do the hard part...

Stuffed Summer Zucchini Boats

The heat.  The humidity.  The blazing sun that melts your shoes if you stand still on the blacktop for 2 minutes.  Totally normal for this...

Guinness Braised Short Ribs

Spring is here!  Oh, wait. Even though yesterday I was espousing the wonderful things coming our way when Spring, well, “springs” tomorrow, apparently the weather...

Osso Bucco–TV Dinner Edition

The Pioneer Woman. Barefoot Contessa.  Nigella Bites.  Extra Virgin.   If you know any of these TV show names, you’re like me–you may have a problem....

Lamb Chops with Farro & Arugula

Confession:  In this day and age of tech-accessible everything, I still love cooking magazines (I’ve spoken previously of this addiction).  Sure, I regularly pull recipes...