I usually have celery in my refrigerator, since I use it all the time when making soups and stews. But, I knew there had to be a way to elevate celery into something new. This Whole30 Braised Celery is a little spicy, a little tangy,…
The most important part of developing flavor is balance. When you think about the tastiest dishes, they’ve all got balance in some way. A rich, hearty lasagna, for example, is topped with a sprinkling of fresh herbs, cutting through all the richness. A sweet dessert…
I have been incredibly busy these past two weeks. Nothing like the New Year to motivate you to start new projects or push toward finishing old ones. But, despite all the work ahead of me on these projects, I want to ensure that I take…
Just before I left for a Christmas and New Year travel marathon, I had a ton of grapefruits sitting on my kitchen countertop, waiting to be used. I hate letting food go to waste, so I had to do something. And that something ended up…
Stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite things to cook for a dinner party. They look impressive, but they’re actually pretty easy. And you can change out the flavors based on whatever is in season. Right now, that means persimmons! So try out my…
If I think back to all the meals I had when I was a kid, artichokes definitely stand out as a favorite. We didn’t have them very often, but every so often we’d get to have the special vegetable that you got to eat with…
As we get closer and closer to the winter solstice, and the days become shorter and shorter, there’s one thing (amongst many) I can count on to cheer me up: ripe grapefruits and other citrus. Daylight here in Anchorage is nearing the minimum of a…
December might not be known as a salad month, but there are ways to make it work. My Winter Wild Rice Salad with chicken, cranberries, and oranges is the perfect salad for the season. The wild rice serves as the base of the salad, making…
Winter farmers markets are in full swing, and we are transitioning from squashes and apples to a wide variety of root vegetables. One of these winter vegetables is the humble sunchoke, which I love to buy whenever I see it at the winter market. And…
I find that you either love or hate brussels sprouts, and that likely stems from how your parents cooked them. If your parents steamed or boiled the sprouts, you’re probably in the hate camp. But, if you were lucky enough to have roasted brussels sprouts,…
It may be convenient to get all your holiday shopping done on Amazon or other big retailers, but don’t overlook the farmers market. I love finding gifts that are personal and unique, something the recipient isn’t likely to get from anyone else. Or maybe even…
I’m always on the search for more savory cranberry recipes, especially if there’s no added sugar in the recipe. This can be difficult, though, because it can be hard to balance the super tart cranberries without adding some kind of sweetener. My Sausage and Cranberry…
