I love the crisp top of the bread toasted in the oven

    Stuffing with Sausage, Apples, and Dried Cherries

    This stuffing recipe combines sweet and savory with just the right balance to pair well with all the other Thanksgiving dishes. Sometimes I also make it for dinner and serve the stuffing with a salad on the side.

    Smoked Turkey

    Smoked Turkey

    Whether you are just learning how to smoke a turkey or have made a dozen, this smoked turkey recipe has all of the tips and techniques to elevate your next bird into a plump, juicy, show-stopping culinary delight.
    Sous vide rack of lamb sliced and served with risotto

    Sous Vide Rack of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

    This succulent sous vide rack of lamb uses rosemary and garlic to create bold Mediterranean flavors with tender, juicy lamb that melts in your mouth.
    Sauteed Gree Beans Balsmic Vinegar

    Sautéed Green Beans with Balsamic Vinegar

    This sautéed green bean recipe uses balsamic vinegar to help create a bright marinade with lemon juice and basil that takes regular green beans to another level.
    Smoked Beef Roast

    Smoked Beef Roast

    Make a smoked beef roast for scrumptious roast beef that is tender and juicy with deep, smokey flavors. Smoking beef is great for barbecues, parties, sandwiches and more.
    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.
    Sweet Potatoes with Andouille Sausage

    Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup Sweet Potatoes with Andouille Sausage

    This sweet potato recipe gets its sweetness from the maple syrup that is balanced by the spiciness of the andouille sausage.

    Sliced Lamb Closeup

    Sous Vide Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Garlic

    Sous vide leg of lamb is an easy and delicious way to cook lamb. The bright herb flavors in the rosemary and thyme, coupled with the sliced lemon and garlic give this recipe a warm Mediterranean vibe.
    A whole pan pancetta and leek bread pudding

    Savory Pancetta and Leek Bread Pudding

    Savory Pancetta and Leek Bread Pudding is an amazing side dish that goes with anything roasted. The smell of pancetta, leeks, and garlic sautéing in butter should be enough to get you to try this savory bread pudding.

    A Bite And A Shot

    Bourbon Apple Bread Pudding

    When you’re looking for a delicious bread pudding recipe to serve with something roasted or barbecued, try making Bourbon Apple Bread Pudding.
    Tomato soup and grilled cheese

    Why You Should Try Not Your School Lunch Tomato Soup

    Growing up tomato soup was my least favorite school lunch item. It tasted like the lunch ladies just watered down a big pot of water with a small can of V8 and a dash of red food coloring. It took a long time and a lot of trial and error to figure out how to make a tomato soup that I loved to eat.

    Classic old fashioned cocktail

    Classic Old Fashioned

    This classic Old Fashioned cocktail recipe uses bourbon while stripping out the mid-century addition of soda while keeping the orange slice and cherry that are commonly associated with the cocktail.
    Wouldn't it be nice if the holidays were simpler

    At the Bar: Trying to Make the Holidays Worthwhile

    As the holidays wind down we take a look at overcoming the holiday paradox and figuring out how to enjoy the holidays.

    Tuscan White Bean Soup

    Tuscan White Bean Soup with Italian Sausage and Spinach

    This hearty Tuscan white bean soup is full of rich Italian flavors and is a great companion on a cold winter night.

    Cookies With Milk

    Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies as Good as They Sound

    There are days when nothing in the world sounds better than warm peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and a cold glass of milk.

    Spit Roasted Leg of Lamb

    Why You Should Spit Roast Your Next Leg of Lamb

    For one of the world’s great culinary treats spit roast your next leg of lamb. Spit roasted leg of lamb is tender and delicious and oh so fun to watch as it spins slowly over the grill.

    Shrimp Cocktail

    Tender Shrimp Cocktail

    For tender shrimp cocktail that tastes great try slow poaching the shrimp with some lemons and limes.