From party staples like gooey, cheese fondue to classic French onion or 7-layer fiesta dip, we all have our favorites. These days dips are getting lighter and healthier. We’re whipping up our favorites not with full fat sour cream and mayo but with Greek yogurt as...
When the days grow shorter and the weather begins to cool off, I start thinking about making some chili. It’s a protein-packed, warm and filling dish – especially good for those weekend game days. The key to a good chili is in the spices and sautéing your chili...
Ahh, coffee! That first cup o’ joe can usually set the tone for the rest of the day. And certainly the Pacific Northwest is known as THE mecca for coffee drinkers and connoisseurs alike. We definitely love our coffee just as much as our wine with many local...
Most people have had a hand at cooking spaghetti squash, and there are a lot of ways to prepare this tasty vegetable. This winter squash starts getting popular at the farmers market and grocery store in early fall. The cooked stringy flesh is delicious, but...
Looking to make a meal to impress, but don’t want to break the bank? Braising can make even the toughest cuts of meat, an inexpensive, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Braising is a loooooong, slow-cooking method that can be done on the stove-top, in the oven, or in a...
Hazelnuts, also known as filberts, are grown right here in the Pacific Northwest! Did you know that 99% of hazelnuts grown in the United States are grown in Oregon alone? Eating them raw is d’lish but have you tried roasting them? Many recipes call for roasted...
