in the kitchen

Visitors to my home are frequently surprised to find an absence of prepared foods when they look in my pantry. But after a recent trip to the grocery store, that suddenly changed when I discovered a new brand of Italian products called Bove's.

The Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing has a pleasant tanginess that is a nice change of pace from the usual super sweet poppy seed dressings, plus it balances the sweetness of the dried cherries and pears.

As I've said before, I'm not a great baker. But every once in a while I get the urge to bake or make cookies with Ava. This is a holiday twist on the oatmeal cookie.

Using premade or frozen ravioli makes this dish so quick to put together, which is helpful with a menu this large. I love butternut squash, especially with this simple sauce.

The Balsamic-Poppy Seed Dressing has a pleasant tanginess that is a nice change of pace from the usual super sweet poppy seed dressings, plus it balances the sweetness of the dried cherries and pears.

I don't cook, but my wife, my mother in-law and sister in-law can certainly tear it up in my kitchen. I look forward to every holiday, not only because it's quality time with the family, but it's quality time with the food!

The Grinch is a wonderfully refreshing way to enjoy this holiday season. For anyone who craves a Thin Mint Girl Scout cookie every once in a while, this cocktail is right for you!

It's World Nutella Day! Celebrate while staying warm by trying this AWESOME recipe! Let's face it, Nutella is probably the greatest thing since sliced bread. And the combination of those two things is mind blowing. However, there's a new way to get your hazelnut / cocoa spread intake...

It's as easy as pie, only it's crisp!  Growing up, I looked forward to my grandmother's apple crisp at every Thanksgiving and Christmas gathering. Fortunately, before she passed, she was able to pass along the recipe to me.  I'm #thankful this year and each year that i am able to make this and share it with my family for the holidays (or by myself in a dark corner with a tub of whipped cream)... R

Living in a fishing community, there is no shortage of delicious ways to prepare the local catch.  Add the infusion of the local Portuguese population and you've got yourself some pretty tasty stuff! Azorean Fish Stew, a cultural favorite...