As the temperature starts to dip, I’ve been making heartier meals for dinner. Not only do I want to be warm on the outside, I want to be warm on the inside, too. These are the nights I want something warm and cozy in my belly. You know, comfort food. While mac & cheese or… Continue reading Orange Marmalade Pork
Tag: winter
Chicken with Avocado Pomegranate Salsa
Monday through Friday, I’m pretty busy. I have to get the kids to school, attend various food events, get my kids to their after-school activities and get dinner on the table by six. So, when I’m that busy I look for a dinner that’s not only a cinch to throw together but is delicious, too.… Continue reading Chicken with Avocado Pomegranate Salsa
Beef and Barley Stew
Rain, glorious rain! Yes, if you’ve been living anywhere in California you know that we’ve been getting record amounts of rainfall over the past six weeks. Did you know that Northern California is officially out of the drought and Southern California is also almost there? It’s amazing! Don’t get me wrong, I love the rain.… Continue reading Beef and Barley Stew
Braised Short Ribs and Celery
One of my favorite winter meals is short ribs. They’re hearty, filling and rich and I absolutely love them. I’ve made them a few different ways including the slow cooker and a pot on the stove. While one cooks for a few hours longer than the other, the cooking techniques are quite similar. Both require… Continue reading Braised Short Ribs and Celery
Short Ribs with Cranberry Gravy
Have I told you how much I love cranberries? Cranberry sauce, cranberry muffins, I even added dried cranberries to some chocolate chip oatmeal cookies recently (that were then promoted on ABC’s The Chew). I just can’t get enough, which is why I always seem to (luckily) have a bag or two left over from the… Continue reading Short Ribs with Cranberry Gravy