Dig in (Phrasal verb): 1. To delve into 2. To begin to eat heartily 3. To begin work with great determination
A few weeks ago, my book club met before dinner, drinking wine and nibbling on dips like this Spicy Spinach Artichoke Dip. A great addition to the usual cheese and crackers, it’s a delicious appetizer or centerpiece surrounded by crackers, baguette slices and raw veggies. Vary the ingredients to suit your taste: Use lower fat versions […]
Use your slow cooker to make this easy, lighter tasting chili featuring boneless chicken instead of red meat. It’s a one pot healthy meal packed with smoky southwestern flavor your whole family will love. (Check out eight days of chicken for more great chicken recipes.) If you don’t own a slow cooker/crockpot yet, now’s the time! Crockpots […]
The Best Brisket Ever is a slow cooked, oven roasted, deeply spiced beef that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, big family meals or a week’s worth of dinners. Think past the barbeque to brisket tacos, sandwiches or quiche. This month I’ve featured my favorite meat recipes, like Greek Meatballs and this amazing East Meets West Beef Stew. In honor of this […]
East Meets West Beef Stew is a one pot braised beef dish that’s naturally gluten free, easy to prepare and deeply satisfying. Last month’s Greek Meatballs in Tangy Tomato Sauce was so popular that I was eager to bring you another easy beef dish. This dish was inspired by one of my favorite cooks, Mark Bittman, in his […]
