Rhubarb and Cod

Double Gloucester Cauliflower Gratin with Malt Vinegar Shallots

December 17, 2023 No Comments

To call today’s side dish rich would be an understatement. It may look like it won’t feed a ton of people, but trust me, one scoop of this will go a long way. Does that necessarily mean you’ll stop after one sensible serving? Probably not. The holidays have no rules anyway. So what makes this Double Gloucester Cauliflower Gratin so rich? Well, unsurprisingly it’s the sheer amount of cheese, the smoked almond pretzel crumble, and did I mention the cheese? There’s a whole lot to love about this dish, so let’s get started.

Fish & Seafood, Sides

Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Tonnato Sauce

December 14, 2023 1 Comment

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The holidays are here and the Internet is a buzz with turkeys, prime ribs, and sides of salmon. Grand large format proteins dressed to the nines and fit for a queen. But while I love a good slice of glistening ham, I am truly here for the sides. I’m the type of person who needs to be talked out of a third helping of potato salad at a summer BBQ, reminded of a turkey leg’s existence at Thanksgiving, and yes, at Christmas I have been known to focus a little too intently on mashed potatoes. So it makes perfect sense that I would kick off my holiday content with a side dish. And what a side dish it is! These Smashed Brussels Sprouts with Tonnato sauce are poised to steal the whole damn show.

Fish & Seafood, Grains & Legumes

Green Cod Rice Skillet

December 7, 2023 No Comments

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The holidays are here and we have a lot of feasting ahead of us. And while I love cheeseboards, nog, and roast beast as much as the next person, I must admit I find it a little daunting. It’s no surprise I enjoy food quite a lot and rich food at that. But I do like a bit of balance. You can OD on decadence. That’s why, between bites of brie, I like to create moments of lightness. And today’s Green Cod Rice Skillet is one of those moments. Bonus – it’s also a tidy one-pot 30-minute meal, which is a very welcome change from the endless banquets this season demands of us. So without further ado, let’s put this dish together.

Cakes, Dessert, Holiday

Apple Gingerbread Spoon Cake with Apple Cider Caramel

November 30, 2023 2 Comments

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It’s very rare for a kitchen mistake to turn into a culinary triumph but today’s Apple Gingerbread Spoon Cake is a shining example of this once-in-a-blue-moon event. This gooey, delectable cake started life as a failed attempt at a gingerbread version of apple cobbler. Don’t worry cobbler fans, I will give it another whirl at some point in the future. I do have a good idea of how to crack it. But the resulting dessert from my blunder was so delightful, that I decided to do it on purpose the second, and yes, third time around. It is the most moist and decadent bite I’ve had in a while. So let’s get into it!