Lamb shanks are left to slowly burble in a lovely red wine until the meat is literally falling-off-the-bone tender. Our favorite winter pastime.
Squash Blossom Quesadillas
With one taste of these quesadillas, we sighed and said, “Okay, so THAT’S what you’re supposed to do with squash blossoms!”
Day After Thanksgiving Cranberry Chutney
We can’t help but think that all we want for Christmas is jar after jar of this sweet-tart cranberry condiment.
Butter Pecan Affogato
Straight from Venice by way of Charleston, this Southern belle cheats a little, usurping the role of vanilla gelato with butter pecan ice cream.
Individual Chicken Pot Pies
These pot pies are the ultimate comfort food. Any why not? Creamy chicken and vegetable filling lies in wait beneath a thyme-infused buttery crust.
Mackerel with Onions and White Wine
This way of cooking mackerel, an overlooked fish, makes for a tender, moist bite. The onions add a depth of flavor, the wine-butter sauce a bit of luxury.
Potato and Celery Root Mash ~ Purée de Celeri
Mixing potato and celery root to make mashed potatoes is, well, genius. Not as heavy as traditional mashed, this has added flavor from the celery knob.