Spicy Mustard and Apricot BBQ Sauce
This variation of South Carolina-style mustard BBQ sauce packs a punch with extra heat from spicy mustard and the sweet tang of diced apricots. It marries perfectly with roasted or pulled pork, but don’t hesitate to baste this over some…
Turkey, Cheese & Brown Rice Casserole
When I was little, our whole family just referred to this as “my casserole,” because it was my absolute favorite thing to eat for dinner. As kids, my brother and I each had our own signature dish that we requested…
Pot Roast with Nut Brown Ale and Mushroom Gravy
“This might be my favorite thing you’ve ever made.” -My brother, who has eaten A LOT of my food over the years. I grew up in a small town dominated by barbecue restaurants – indeed, if you know anything about…
Italian Sausage & Maple-Butternut Squash Lasagna with Fried Sage and Brown Butter Bechamel
Several years ago, I discovered a butternut squash lasagna recipe from Giada de Laurentis that quickly became a staple at my Thanksgiving dinners. The combination of butternut puree, noodles, and a basil bechamel was such a fun savory addition to…
Kohlrabi Fritters with Kohlrabi Greens Slaw
“Kohl-whatta?” That was my response to my brother a few years ago when he asked what he should do with all the kohlrabi his mother-in-law had brought from her farm. While I had cooked many things and felt pretty well-versed…
Vegan Broccoli Waldorf Salad
When the weather heats up and summer approaches, I find myself craving food that is fresh, cold, healthy, and doesn’t require me to turn on the oven or stove. Where I live in Raleigh, we have a great raw, vegan…
Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
Did you know that Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby fall on the same day this year? That’s right, this Saturday we get to both celebrate and honor Mexican-American culture and one of America’s favorite horse racing events on…
Forbidden Rice Risotto with Black Beans, Mango, & Cilantro Pesto
It’s amazing how things change between childhood and adulthood. I remember my mom making wild rice for us as kids and my quiet disdain for those dark, chewy grains. Fast forward 20 (or something) years and I remember the first…
Korean-Inspired Brisket Stew (“Magic Stew”) for Instant Pot
I used to live near this Korean-inspired cafe that made a soup that possessed miracle cold-curing powers. They called it Farmer’s Market Stew; I called it “Magic Stew.” Brisket, shiitake mushrooms, seasonal greens and 12-hour broth. I was convinced the…
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