04/4/14
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Braised Chicken Thighs with White Wine & Dijon

Braised Chicken Thighs with White Wine & Dijon  |  Brown Basmati & Wild Rice  |  Baby Arugula with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette The girls and I arrived home at 2:40am Monday morning…almost exactly 5 days {to the minute} from when we left in the darkness and rain the Wednesday before.  The early morning departure for a Continue reading → «Braised Chicken Thighs with White Wine & Dijon»

02/5/14
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Braised Beef Short Ribs

TUESDAY Braised Beef Short Ribs  |  Mashed Potatoes  |  Skillet~Roasted Brussels Sprouts “Nothing creates a sense of well~being like a barely simmering braise or stew cooking quietly on the stove or in the oven.  The warm aromas wafting in the air are deeply comforting.  Dinner is cooking.  A simple and economical cut of meat is Continue reading → «Braised Beef Short Ribs»

01/13/13

Braised Pork Shoulder, Yukon Gold and Fennel Puree & Sauteed Broccolini

SUNDAY Braised Pork Shoulder with Apple Cider & Ginger Beer  |  Yukon Gold & Fennel Purée with Rosemary Butter  |  Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic & Red Pepper Flakes When I first saw this recipe in the October 2012 issue of Bon Appetit I knew it would make our dinner menu at some point in the near future.  Well, Continue reading → «Braised Pork Shoulder, Yukon Gold and Fennel Puree & Sauteed Broccolini»