From Faith: This would be a crowd-pleaser at the Thanksgiving table, although you could serve it anytime and for any reason. My girlfriend Amy Gross thought of this combination after hearing us talk on the show about the glories of roasted acorn squash. In the market while shopping, Amy scanned the produce section for a minute, […]
Recipes
The Black Cat Cocktail
Our Alex Province stumbled on The Black Cat cocktail and discovered how easy it is to make your vodka an amusing black for Halloween, or if you’re thinking of throwing a chic black and white cocktail party. Once you follow his directions, we thought it might be fun to add a drizzle of Sambucca or […]
Venetian Chicken Casserole with Porcini Mushrooms and Fontina
Betty Rosbottom is masterful in the casserole department, elevating this one-pot dish to something worthy of any company you’re serving. Her recipes are both elegant and comforting, not an easy combination to achieve. We especially love Betty’s Venetian Chicken thanks to a blend of dried porcini powder, sherry, curry, prosciutto and Italian fontina cheese.
Chicken Parm Meatballs
Real, great-tasting food. Nutritious. Quick cooking for busy people, families and new cooks. That’s what we love about Dinner: The Playbook by Jenny Rosenstrach. When we told her we were entranced by her chicken parm meatballs she burst out with, “That’s THE single most popular thing I’ve ever done.” But that’s not the only delicious […]
Italian Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Alex loves squash of all kinds and created this dish using acorn squash and apples. It’s perfect for fall and you can customize it to include the add-ins you like. Add dried cranberries for a little more sweet-tartness. If you’re not a stuffing fan, use wild rice. Photo: Jimsideas/Flickr, creative commons
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
This recipe from The Farmstead Egg Guide & Cookbook by Terry Golson is delicious, fun, and easy to make. It’s a family favorite. The eggs in this dish are added to the hot pasta, and that’s what cooks them. Photo: Pixabay.com