Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffing Baked in Apples
I have to admit that my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner is not the turkey, but the side dishes. Really, I am all about the potatoes and stuffing. My plate usually is piled high with these wonderfully gooey sides, and there is merely a morsel of the bird. For this week’s meaty side dish, I more »
Asian Inspired Brined Turkey Thighs
One of my favorite ways to keep meat moist during cooking is using the brining method. Brining is an old-age practice of preserving. Our forefathers use to use large amounts of salt to brine (cure) meat for long sea voyages. Today, salt is used in smaller quantities to lock in moisture and add flavor. more »
Moroccan Lamb Shanks
This week’s theme was Thanksgiving, Falling Leaves, and Colorful Recipes for Fall. I decided to take the theme to another level by serving this Moroccan inspired meal. Normally, one does not serve lamb over Thanksgiving; but it isn’t all about the Turkey! We love this dish, as it is not only flavorful, and reminiscent of more »
Chicken Braised with Mole Sauce
Mole is one of those recipes that you either love, or hate. I have to admit the first couple times I tried Mole, I was not sold. I distinctively remember the sauce being over seasoned with chocolate, and I could not get past the thought of dessert mixed with my meat. It wasn’t until after more »
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