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Making Dessert for your Valentine: Score with Strawberry Pasta

Box of fancy candies? Cliché. Chocolate covered strawberries? Done to death. Conversation hearts? We're not in grade school anymore! So what to do when you need a unique crowd pleasing... or date ...

Cioppino: The Perfect Seafood Lovers Stew

Fall and winter are two of my favorite seasons. The meals during these times tend to be a bit heartier, comforting and warming. Those seasonal meals deliver the perfect warming hug to help get you ...

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Lava Cakes

With Valentine's Day lurking around the corner, it's time to eat chocolate! I don't need an excuse to eat chocolate, but I feel better about indulging when everyone else is doing the same.

A Cheesy Valentine Meal That Can't Be "Beet"

Valentine’s Day is just under two weeks away. Did you forget? It’s easy for this holiday to sneak up on a person, and next thing you know it, you are scrambling to find a dinner reservation. Do not ...

Homemade Doggy Treats for Your #1 Valentine

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and we all know who makes the best valentines… our furry friends! Instead of buying store-bought treats, make your sweet pups some homemade biscuits with ...

Cast Iron Conundrum: Le Creuset or Lodge?

The answer to this question is YES! I actually suggest both of these brands. While they are both cast iron and can perform many of the same functions, I’ve found it worthwhile to have several styles ...

Acid and Fat: The Yin and Yang of Cooking

Understanding how acids and fats affect the flavor and texture of our food can be an ace card in your cooking game.

The Power of Polenta

Polenta is an ingredient that may sound exotic and unapproachable, but it is in fact, easy to make, and even better… it's delicious! Every cook knows you should always try a food at least once, ...

Simply Delicious: Maiale al Latte (Milk-Braised Pork)

The classic Italian dish of Maiale al latte (milk-braised pork) is one of my favorite examples of the rustic simplicity of Italian cuisine. The origins of Maiale al latte are hotly debated with ...

Starbucks' Copycat Muesli Bread

Whenever the New Year rolls around I always have my fair share of “resolutions.” Lose weight is always the number one year after year, but after that, at least for the month of January, I like to ...

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Making Dessert for your Valentine: Score with Strawberry Pasta

Cioppino: The Perfect Seafood Lovers Stew

Ooey Gooey Chocolate Lava Cakes

A Cheesy Valentine Meal That Can't Be "Beet"

Homemade Doggy Treats for Your #1 Valentine

Cast Iron Conundrum: Le Creuset or Lodge?

Acid and Fat: The Yin and Yang of Cooking

The Power of Polenta

Simply Delicious: Maiale al Latte (Milk-Braised Pork)

Starbucks' Copycat Muesli Bread

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