Italians call them crostatas while the French prefer galette. No matter what you call it, it’s basically a free-form pie. Whether you use homemade or premade crust for this Butternut Squash and Sage Ricotta Crostata, be prepared to love it. While you’re at it, make two. Confession time. Traditional pies are not easy to make. At least they’re not easy…
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You have entered a bean-free chili zone. And that comes from a bean lover. There’s something about chili that’s ALL steak. Completely Steak Chili is loaded with steak (and mind-blowing flavor) that won’t break your bank, but will keep them full through the game. Adapted from The New Basics*. For many, making (and eating) chili is a highly personal thing….
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Ever have something when you’re out to eat that you just can’t get out of your head? Something so good that you have to go home and make it? Meet this Peanut Butter Mousse. Inspired by an amazing dessert sampler board shared with some great friends at Farmers, Fishers, Bakers in Georgetown. Eating out is truly a pleasure especially when…
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Authentic, homemade Italian meatballs that are tender, easy to make and don’t take all day to cook? Oh —and they don’t come from a bag? Meet your Italian meatball primer. They’re called homemade for a reason. You’ve got this! We all have a childhood nickname somewhere in our past. Some are last name driven – like the many Murphs in…
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If you love a good brownie, here’s one to add to your collection. I could try and invent them myself, but why when the recipe is a classic and already so darn good? Adapted from Hershey’s. Some people are cookie people. Like my dad, for example. We could be in any small town shopping and my dad can usually find…
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