This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #doingthe99 #99YourMothersDay #CollectiveBias When I think of my mom, one of the things I fondly think back to is all the times she joyfully embarrassed me. Like reading my Mother’s day letter in public so that I had […]
Braised Lamb Shanks over Creamy Polenta
Braised Lamb ShanksMakes 4 lamb shanks 4 lamb shanks (about 3/4 lb. each) salt + pepper 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 medium yellow onions, diced 2 celery stalks, diced 3 medium carrots, diced 2 cups full-bodied red wine (we used Chianti) 1 cup beef stock 1 Tbsp dried rosemary (or 3 Tbsp fresh) 3 garlic cloves, […]
Root Vegetable Gratin
Root Vegetable GratinMakes one 8×8 pan olive oil 1 cup fennel, top and core removed and sliced 1/4-inch thick 3/4 cups onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 lb. sweet potato, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 lb. celery root, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 1/2 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick […]
Pink & Peach Easter Dinner Party
Whew.That’s all I really have to say after putting this dinner party together. It was a bit stressful trying to cook, decorate, and photograph all at the same time while racing the setting sun, but beyond the day-of craziness it was tons of fun to plan and execute. Many thanks to my hubby for being […]
Roasted Carrots with Chives
Roasted Carrots with Chives 1 lb. rainbow carrots olive oil salt + pepper 2-3 Tbsp. chives, chopped Directions: Preheat oven to 450. Cover a small pan with aluminum foil and add the carrots. Drizzle with 1-2 Tbsp olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Roast for about 15 minutes until tender. Sprinkle with chives before […]
Mama’s Deviled Eggs
These are classic deviled eggs with just one tweak: I use Kewpie mayonnaise. I actually do not like mayo (except in deviled eggs), but there is something very magical about Asian mayo. It just makes things that much yummier, try it sometime.Mama’s Deviled Eggs eggs (old eggs are better for peeling) Kewpie mayonnaise paprika chives, […]
