Brussel Sprouts with Crispy Bacon Bits
This is one of my favorite winter side dishes. It’s easy, elegant and literally takes minutes to prepare. Let me just get to it… 1 1 lb…. Read More »
Root Vegetable and Delicious Apple Risotto
This is different, earthy, sexy and I know you’re going to love it. Don’t be scared of using celery root; it looks scary but tastes like heaven. The… Read More »
Buttered Green Cabbage
Sometimes you’re just in the mood for random things. Tonight, I had leftover latkes and a warm bowl of this buttered cabbage. I slathered mine with butter and… Read More »
Fresh Roasted Beets
I’d never refer to myself as a foodie. Why? Because of beets that’s why. I always loved beets… the kind from the can. In fact, up until… Read More »
Veggies as Chips! Kale Chips!
Sometimes I sit on the couch and chow down on these puppies. And not because I’m dieting. (I believe everything in moderation, cook using whole ingredients, and then… Read More »
Lemon and Asparagus Risotto
Didn’t it get so cold out!? So quickly!? Well, I’m glad because as you’ll come to find out I much prefer wintertime to summertime. No one needs another… Read More »
Warm Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots
My baby sister Gabrielle is staying with us for a few days and requested I make this. It’s one of her (as well as mine) favorite side dishes… Read More »
Loaded Baked Potatoes
You know those nights when you just don’t feel like cooking a huge meal, aren’t in the mood for some crap that comes out of a cheery blue… Read More »
Homemade Egg Rolls
Merry Christmas friends! To the ones celebrating, I hope you all have a merry, blessed and delicious Christmas. And for those who aren’t, will…order chinese food. (Which is… Read More »
Roasted Beet and Fennel Salad
I swear. Someone needs to sew my trap shut! Ever since Thanksgiving I’ve we’ve been eating like it’s going out of style. And, I’m not talking about eating… Read More »


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