It wouldn't be Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce, I just couldn't do it. Over the years I have tried adding different spices and flavor combinations to the standard cranberry sauce to give … [Read more...]
roasted butternut squash risotto
December 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
If it isn't overwhelmingly obvious at this point, I love a good risotto. This Milanese staple is the perfect canvas as your culinary muse. I have made a good number of risotto's over the years and … [Read more...]
roasted butternut squash ravioli
December 7, 2009 By 6 Comments
In today's fourth installment of the fall flavors recipe series I'm offering up roasted butternut squash ravioli. The base mixture is very similar to that of the roasted butternut squash lasagna with … [Read more...]
thanksgiving rewind: sides & sauces
December 1, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Continuing with the rewind, today I'm presenting a few basic recipes for the sides and sauces that I served on Thanksgiving. The pearl onion and cranberry sauce takes the place of a traditional … [Read more...]
mission inconceivable: brussel sprouts
November 18, 2009 By 4 Comments
I'm not terribly fond of vegetables and, unfortunately, it is evident in my cooking and diet. Since I've been trying to eat better I have searched for different ways to prepare vegetables and avoid … [Read more...]
roasted butternut squash lasagna with port wine cranberries
November 16, 2009 By 3 Comments
For the second entry in my fall flavors series I'm offering up my roasted butternut squash lasagna with port wine cranberries. If you want to learn a little more about the story behind how I came up … [Read more...]
reinventing mofongo
November 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
This post originally appeared on my fatherhood blog Real Men Drive Minivans on September 9, 2009. Whenever I find a good deal on pork I get excited because that means I usually get to experiment … [Read more...]
savory potato flan
October 22, 2009 By 15 Comments
about a week ago i was looking for something different to serve with dinner. i had half a bag of Yukon Gold potatoes handy and i decided to reach back into my bag of tricks and prepare a savory … [Read more...]
rethinking stuffed peppers
October 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
This post originally appeared on my fatherhood blog Real Men Drive Minivans on September 29, 2009. One of the things I enjoy about cooking, and talking about the things I make, is how one dish can … [Read more...]
