A classic dish that takes a lot of time and love to make, but sometimes it’s just nice to prepare a slow-cooked meal so you can sit and reflect in peace and quiet—and since I’ve been really busy lately, it was very nice. Just being able to stand there and slice everything at my own pace, browning…
Winter
Mémé’s Carrot Cake with Butternut Squash & Sherry
Right now, I don't have time to stand around cooking like I usually do. Things are hectic. I have to prepare products for Christmas and also get ready for a long trip, since we’re traveling across the Atlantic for several months. I have to close up one house, open another, and also plan to close that one down…
“Ragu” Bolognese Sauce for Lasagna & Pasta
I used to get a lot of spaghetti with meat sauce as a kid—always with huge mushrooms that were cooked wrong and sour tomatoes, which I wasn’t really crazy about—“sorry, Dad.” This traditional “Ragu” for the poor, on the other hand, is something I’m a big fan of. It’s this classic “Ragu” meat sauce for the poor that you get at a good ”Mama” trattoria…
Turkey Thighs with Root Vegetables in a Slow Cooker
An easy dish that saves a lot of time—and if you can find turkey thighs or other poultry at a reasonable price, it can be an extremely inexpensive and nutritious meal. This is one of the easiest and simplest slow-cooker dishes I make; it never takes me more than 30 minutes of active time in the kitchen, and it…
