In western Sicily, couscous is often served as an appetizer. Here, a bounty of local seafood—swordfish, shrimp, calamari, and mussels—is piled on top for a hearty main course. The cooking liquid, a fragrant tomato-seafood broth, is rich and flavorful, so be sure to serve the seafood and couscous doused with plenty of it—the couscous will […]
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Slow-Cooker Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
Brats and sauerkraut is the quintessential Oktoberfest meal. If it’s too chilly to grill or you’re itching to break your slow-cooker out, this is the recipe to kick off fall. I love to serve this as a sandwich, with beer, preferably at a tailgate. Go Huskies! Listen: Hear Chris describe this recipe on The Faith […]
What Beers to Drink During Oktoberfest (And Beyond)
Oktoberfest, which actually starts mid-September and lasts through the first Sunday of October is the world’s largest beer festival. Held in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, the official fest is one big excuse to do EXACTLY what we subscribe to on The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze®: to eat, drink, and be merry. LISTEN: On this week’s show—our […]
Make Slow Cooker Apple Butter for the Holidays
Butter is a misnomer, here. This is really a thick, warm-spiced apple sauce. While it’s cooking away in the slow cooker, the house will smell like autumn; we love that. Our region has so many wonderful pick-your-own apple farms. Grab some local honey while you’re there to pick a bushel (or two) of apples.
Wholesome Apple-Quince Pie
The holidays will be here before you know it. How about trying a pie this year that’s a little out of the ordinary? Quince and apples marry beautifully here, and you’ll bake this one off in your cast-iron skillet.
Lazy Cheese Arepas with Slaw
These cheesy arepas are based on a recipe for the Colombian-style ones, which are distinguished from their Venezuelan counterparts by their flatter, larger shape and the fact that they can be made with yellow—as opposed to white— corn.
