One of my favorite in-season winter ingredients is citrus. When I saw this gorgeous Persian dessert in Naz Deravian's cookbook Bottom of the Pot, I knew I wanted to try it! It is as tasty as it is beautiful, but I was surprised to discover it's incredibly easy to make, as well. Deravian's recipe calls … Continue reading Three Citrus Masghati with Raspberry Puree
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Cock-a-Leekie Soup
This week, we're focusing on ingredients that are in season during winter, including delicious recipes to try them out! Today, we're celebrating leeks, a delicate allium that is perfect when you don't want the full punch of an onion. And what better way to showcase leeks than with the Scottish classic Cock-a-Leekie Soup? Cock-a-Leekie is … Continue reading Cock-a-Leekie Soup
Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
I'm starting a new series for 2022 called Birthday Celebration Desserts! Each month, I'm asking a loved one whose birthday falls within that month to choose a birthday dessert; anything they want! I'll research and develop the recipe, make them the dessert, and deliver it to the person as close to their birthday as I … Continue reading Peanut Butter Banana Cream Pie
Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Our final Hearty Winter Comfort Food recipe to share with you is a favorite: Grown-Up Tuna Casserole. This isn't the bland, mushy tuna casserole you might have had in your childhood. This recipe uses albacore in oil, leeks, Gruyere cheese, celery seed, fresh dill, and tart lemon juice to create a depth of flavor missing … Continue reading Grown-Up Tuna Casserole
Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken Pot Pie is perfect for a cold winter day, as well as one of my husband's favorite meals. This Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie, however, elevates the basic chicken and veggie combo you've come to know. It balances a deeper flavor profile with the traditional homestyle taste you want in a chicken pot … Continue reading Tarragon and Leek Chicken Pot Pie
Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Meatballs are another hearty winter comfort food that come in countless variations. Call us biased, but we think ours is, by far, the best! In fact, they are another Mainstay Signature recipe, frequently requested and deeply beloved! In short, our recipe is comprised of beef & lamb meatballs smothered in a creamy mushroom white wine … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Roasted Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
It's safe to say the northern hemisphere is firmly entrenched in the cold of winter, so we're starting a new series this week of Hearty Winter Comfort Foods. Let's kick it off with the single best recipe for mac and cheese you'll ever eat! I grew up on the blue box of macaroni and cheese, … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Mac and Cheese
Bravetart Oreos
Last week, I waxed poetic about the cookbook, Bravetart, by Stella Parks. It's filled with fantastic recipes for making iconic American sweet treats right in the comfort of your own home. Ms. Parks shares tips and tricks, from equipment to use to specific ingredients, to achieve results that taste very much like their popular counterparts. … Continue reading Bravetart Oreos
Asian Baked Salmon
Fish is an excellent protein to make when you're trying to eat healthier. We live in an area rich in fresh seafood, especially salmon. We love this marinade so much, we eat it almost weekly. The original recipe is intended for the outdoor grill, but my version is modified for baking in the oven, making … Continue reading Asian Baked Salmon
Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Did you make a New Year's resolution to eat healthier? This PF Chang's-copycat recipe is one I go to when I'm looking for something easy and healthy. As a bonus, this dish comes together very quickly. Just toss all the ingredients into a skillet, scoop into pieces of lettuce, and eat! Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps(Original … Continue reading Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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