Ah ribs. How could I not serve these sweet cola ribs over the holiday weekend? Not grilling would be sacrilegious. I’m one of those people who like ribs to have some texture- a little bite. However easy it may be- crock potting ribs makes the ribs fall off the bone but  it doesn’t achieve a [...]

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I know it’s a million degrees outside but the temperature inside my house is like 45. I wanted to make a pot of something that was filling and could be noshed whenever during the holiday weekend. Jason just came home from Mexico, slightly hungover and completely tired. I’m sure he’d have enough of Mexican food [...]

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  I was unbelievably fortunate enough to be invited to spend the weekend with friends celebrating their 10 year anniversary in The Keys. We stayed at the most amazing rentalwith a beach in Islamorada.  I was thrilled that they had a chef’s kitchen and a grill outside. I knew I wanted to prepare some meals for the festivity. [...]

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This is probably the best lasagna I’ve had since moving from New York. This is not your traditional red sauced pasta creation. Instead, al dente lasagna noodles and fresh bechamel layers are filled with mild Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, sage and butternut squash. Do not be freaked out by the squash. It is cut into [...]

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Veal Piccata is one of those fancy dishes that people eat out and really could make it at home for the fraction of the price. You can’t believe how easy it is from start to finish. Veal cutlets are pounded thinly and grilled with a sauce that is buttery and zesty. If you like lemon- [...]

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I love tamales. Whenever I venture out to a Mexican restaurant and it’s on the menu, rest assured it’s my dinner. This fun casserole is ooey-goey good with just the right amount of heat. This meal is very satisfying and would be a complete meal with a small side salad. Cornmeal topped with a mixture [...]

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Steak is usually boring to anemic little me. When I go to a steak house I look forward to all the other things like the salad, sides and dessert. However, this is one of those dishes I could crave on a weekly basis. Ree described the sauce as a “side dish”—substantial and delicious. Caramelized onions, butter, cream [...]

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This is my favorite St. Patty’s Day recipe that I stole from my friend Jon Scott. It can feed an army while you drink your head off. The slow cooker is the perfect way to go for this traditional dish, it can bubble away untended for hours in any event. Be sure to serve with crusty [...]

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This reminds me of a hoity-toity German meal that you would find at a fine dining restaurant. When a chop is cooked this simply, it’s critical to use the best-quality pork- so don’t skimp on the cut. Humble cabbage is turned into a luxurious side dish for the chops by cooking it with bacon, apple [...]

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I’m so loving one pot meals. The idea of not doing a ton of dishes and not babysitting a stove makes me happy. Very happy. This Umbrian sausage bakeis a truly rustic Italian delight. Roughly chopped fennel, potatoes, onions, red peppers, garlic and chile peppers are roasted and topped with meaty, spicy sausage. This is not the time [...]

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