Scenes from My Pantry
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs (One Skillet Dinner Hero)
This creamy Tuscan chicken thigh recipe was born out of standing in front of the fridge and my pantry, staring blankly, hoping divine dinner inspiration will strike. A few chicken thighs in the freezer, a handful of cherry tomatoes rolling around the produce drawer, and the jar of sun-dried tomatoes I forgot I had in
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Cork Talk
Smoky Spanish Chickpea Stew with Cabernet Franc Argentina
There is something magical about sipping wines from far below the equator a tasting adventure that transports you across the Southern Hemisphere. Maybe it is the untamed landscapes, the cool ocean breezes, or discovering something unexpected. In my latest wine class, we explored five standout wines from the sun-soaked vineyards of South Africa to the
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Savoring the Season
Easy Lemon Ricotta Stuffed Shells With Marinara Sauce
Baked pasta is the ultimate comfort food. These jumbo shells are filled with whole-milk ricotta, spinach, lemon zest, and a garlic herb spread, creating a simple and satisfying dish. This time of year, can feel overwhelming. Beneath the excitement of the holidays lies the stress and exhaustion of bringing everything together. Amidst the chaos, we
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Scenes from My Pantry
Spaghetti all’ Amatriciana
During a trip to Chicago my son and his friends discovered Ceres’ Table, a restaurant featuring Italian inspired seasonal plates. This is where he first experienced the dish Spaghetti all’amatriciana a simple pasta dish of tomatoes, garlic, guanciale (pork jowl), olive oil, grated Pecorino Romano, salt and fresh ground black pepper. He was inspired by
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Food + Drink
Mushroom Barley Soup
Hello Fall! Hello soup and stew weather! It’s possible to enjoy a hearty soup with all the richness, soulfulness, and goodness without meat. This soup is a classic and beautiful in its simplicity. Perfect for the cooler days ahead. Mushroom Barley Soup Serves 4
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Food + Drink
Keeping It Simple: Cucumber Ricotta Sandwiches
We Americans complicate our food. We are busy and stressed. We stare into our pantries endlessly. We overwhelm ourselves in the kitchen with good intentions, and then throw in the towel, and head to a restaurant or worse, we make our way through a drive thru to pick up a tasteless bag of sodium, fat,