The mantra at the Harriet is that a dish should fall into place naturally

    Falling for the Harriet Brasserie

    I’ve been crushing on the Harriet Brasserie for a few years now; dinner with friends, lunch with my mother, dessert with the kids, beer, and fries (with béarnaise for dipping) at the bar with my husband. If anyone asks about my dining preference, the answer is compulsory: The Harriet, of course!

    Chocolate Molten Lava Cake Recipe

    Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

    Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes are a dessert that is easy to make and a great way to finish off a romantic dinner at home or make a crowd of chocolate lovers very happy.
    The grand dame all nicely tanned

    Thanksgiving Anarchy

    In my opinion, turkey, stuffing, spuds, dressing, beans are some of the easiest things you can cook for Thanksgiving. The food is forgiving and most basic cooks can get the meal together without too much fuss. It’s good, but cooking Thanksgiving dinner bores me.

    Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

    Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Soup

    This fall, warm up your kitchen and your belly with this rendition of a classic squash and pumpkin soup. Earthy roasted vegetables and velvet smooth cream come together in this recipe to create a savory medley of flavors.
    You can use anything as long as the styles and shapes complement each other

    Five Simple Ways to Dress-Up Your Thanksgiving Table

    Here are five simple, inexpensive ways to dress up your Thanksgiving table this holiday season with decorations you can make at home.

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    Roasted Butternut Squash with Barley and Cheddar

    This butternut squash recipe incorporates barley, a healthy whole grain, with cheddar, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a warm and tasty vegetarian dish.

    Rose, Lavender, and Mint No-Churn Ice Cream

    No-Churn Ice Cream: The Flavor of Fleeting Summer Days

    Savor the fleeting days of summer and learn how to make three fresh floral scented no-churn ice creams.

    Rose with White Chocolate Truffle Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

    Rose White Chocolate Truffle Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

    With roses, cream, and white chocolate truffles this elegant no-churn ice cream recipe takes you right back to Grandma’s rose garden.
    Mint with Dark Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

    Mint Dark Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream

    This mint dark chocolate no-churn ice cream recipe comes with a warning that once you make it your family might beg daily for this rendition of a traditional mint chocolate chip ice cream.

    Lavender No-Churn Ice Cream

    Lavender No-Churn Ice Cream

    Savor the last days of summer with this aromatic, field-fresh lavender no-churn ice cream recipe.
    Grilled Fig Naan Flatbread Recipe

    Grilled Fig, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese Naan Flatbread

    Grilled flatbread has never been easier when you use Naan as the base. Grilled figs, prosciutto, and goat cheese make this a simple grilled flatbread recipe a sophisticated weeknight dinner.
    Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars

    Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars: Chemistry, Geography, and Making the Leap

    Gathered along the Cannon River, Northfield presents the quintessential Midwestern hamlet with pubs and restaurants with beguiling names like Froggy Bottoms Pub and tidy streets featuring artisan shops like Northfield Olive Oils and Vinegars.

    Guests are often welcomed with a batch of cookies

    Cranberry Oatmeal Walnut Cookies

    Plump, tangy cranberries and earthy walnuts fill these palm-sized treats, making these cranberry oatmeal walnut cookies the perfect anecdote to a tall glass of lemonade.
    The Henry Ford Bungalow overlooks the Keweenaw Bay

    The Sleepover: The Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

    For those seeking a deeper level of remoteness, a rustic nirvana awaits those who travel to Keweenaw Bay in Michigan’s the Upper Peninsula.

    Grandma’s skillet will now be my vessel of choice for this primeval and yet densely rich dessert

    The Skillet That Could: Grandma’s Cast Iron and Chocolate Amaretto Bread Pudding with Cherry Amaretto Coulis

    The thing that connects me most to my grandmother is the unassuming object residing in the bottom of my kitchen’s Lazy Susan: her cast-iron skillet.

    Chocolate amaretto bread pudding with cherry amaretto coulis

    Chocolate Bread Pudding with Cherry Amaretto Coulis

    Rich and dense, this chocolate bread pudding with cherry amaretto coulis recipe begins on the stovetop and finishes in the oven before becoming one with a cherry sauce and whipped cream.
    Kale salad with lemon dressing

    Kale Salad with Lemon Dressing

    The light, citrusy flavors of the salad along with the protein of the garbanzo beans, make this kale salad recipe a perfect choice for summertime lunches.

    The salad has a light citrus flavor

    Kale Salad: A Perfect Choice for Lunch

    I’ve always loved the idea of salad for lunch. Especially a kale salad that is the brightest, most colorful, and healthiest of them all.