Every Wednesday I will have a new post on Amazon’s “Al Dente” food blog. Check it out here! I will be posting my most recent favorite recipes and ideas for fun, spring entertaining.
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...
Who doesn't love homemade pickles? I certainly do! The briny, bold flavor is the perfect addition to any summer meal, but who says you have to buy them? Making your own may seem daunting, but I’m here to set the record straight. Pickling your summer garden veggies is...
A true sign of fall: apples appear everywhere. From thick caramel-coated and dipped in nuts to sweet and tangy cups of fresh-pressed cider at the local market to grand glass bowls filled with elegant red apples simply used as a table centerpiece. The Northwest has...
