Rhubarb and Cod

Molasses Braised Short Ribs with Creamy White Beans

February 13, 2023 No Comments

Valentine’s Day is almost here and this year it’s a Tuesday. Yeah, not the most romantic of days but hey, at least it’s a step up from Monday. So how does one make a Tuesday feel special? Simple, short ribs. Tender Molasses Braised Short Ribs to be exact. With the help of a solid bottle of wine, and of course, excellent company you’ll be serving up midweek romance and a satisfying meal. This recipe features melt-in-your-mouth short ribs braised in a heady concoction of molasses, Dijon mustard, and red wine vinegar served over a bed of creamy brined white beans. So much better than the usual candy and flowers, right?! So let’s make it!

Pub Grub, Sandwiches & Wraps, Vegetarian

Teriyaki Mushroom Melt with Red Cabbage

February 8, 2023 No Comments

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I have an affinity for messy sandwiches. If I’m not perplexed by how exactly I’m supposed to eat them, I’m not interested. Sure, I can get down with a polite finger sandwich and I’ll never turn down a pressed picnic situation like a muffuletta. But I love a juicy burger, a slippery BLT, and a towering hoagie. I want a “napkin-mandatory” sort of sandwich and today’s Teriyaki Mushroom Melt fits the bill perfectly. The word “saucy” is the aptest description for this sandwich. So let’s talk about it!

Custards & Puddings, Dessert

Banana Crème Caramel

February 5, 2023 No Comments

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It’s been a minute since I posted a dessert. I don’t tend to bake all that much in January. Too burnt out from the holiday baking season, I suppose. But now that it’s February, my least favorite month of the year, I am in need of something sweet. It’s cold, it still gets dark before 5:30pm, and regardless of what the groundhogs had to say on the subject we still have a heck of a lot of winter left to go. So yeah, I feel like we could all use a sweet little lift. And today’s Banana Crème Caramel is just the dessert to do it. So let’s get started.

Pasta

Sweet Potato Harissa Orzo with Black Olives

February 1, 2023 2 Comments

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We’re in the middle of a cold snap right now and I’m not taking it well. It’s unattractive. I’m very whiney. And I really shouldn’t be because this winter has been very kind to us so far. We’ve had almost no snow and this is the first spell of truly cold weather we’ve had. But still, I hate the winter so much that I can’t see it from a rational adult perspective. From where I’m sitting there is little to love about winter aside from temporarily escaping it. And that’s what I’m presenting you with today, a cozy, carb-tastic escape. This Sweet Potato Harissa Orzo tastes better with rosy cheeks and a renewed appreciation for heavy socks and the wonders of indoor heating. In other words, it’s the perfect dish for times like these. So let’s make it!