I love how this recipe takes what would be a standard salad and turns it into something unique by using chopped kale and brussels sprouts as the base. Toss in dried cranberries, salted almonds, Pecorino cheese and a salty/sweet dressing and you’ve got your new favorite salad. Serve it as a side to any main…
Cider Braised Chicken with Bacon & Parsnips
This is hands down my favorite chicken recipe. I was a little weary at first (look at the length of the instructions!), but it has become my go to dish to cook for family and friends. This recipe comes from All About Braising by Molly Stevens, who is a genius for pairing chicken, bacon and…
Pear, Apple, Blueberry & Cranberry Crumble
Looking for a Thanksgiving dessert alternative? These individual fruit crumbles will surprise and impress your guests. This is one of my favorite Ina Garten recipes for both it’s simplicity and deliciousness. Her original recipe uses a different filling, but I typically switch mine out and try different fruit combinations based on what’s in season. For…
Baked Acorn & Carnival Squash with Brown Sugar, Cranberries and Pecans
Although Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and made one of my favorite holiday treats a few weeks early. This recipe is one I’m pretty sure everyone has their own take on. I grew up with this dish and over the years have expanded upon the classic butter and brown sugar…
Duo of Pasta: Gemelli with Sausage, Swiss Chard, Pine Nuts and Raisins & Cavatappi with Bacon, Goat Cheese and Arugula
I stumbled upon these recipes online at Martha Stewart while lunch planning for my week. In an effort to save money in this expensive city, I spend my Sunday nights whipping up my meals for the week. The challenge is to make a dish that stays fresh while keeping it unique. I love each recipe’s…
Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Lasagna
With Fall in full swing, I took advantage of this season’s ingredients and layered them all in one delicious lasagna. Don’t be fooled by the list of vegetables, this is still a hearty dish. Butternut squash and sweet potato add a wonderful sweetness, while the spinach, kale, leeks and bacon help offset the rich flavor with…
Lemon Rosemary Chicken & Twice Baked Potatoes
Feeling a little under the weather this week, I decided to whip up one of my favorite comfort meals: chicken and potatoes. These are both recipes that are easy to make and always turn out delicious. The Lemon Rosemary Chicken is an adaptation from a recipe by my favorite Food Network cook, Barefoot Contessa. I…
Spicy Poblano Peppers with Corn and Monterey Jack Cheese
As the NY summer begins to cool down, I decided to heat things up with spicy poblano peppers stuffed with corn, onions, and Monterey Jack cheese taken from an old issue of Bon Appetit. The seeds of the poblano peppers are where most of the heat is found, so even though they look harmless from…
