Oh, you should be proud of me. This is the post and recipe that almost never happened. For the last few nights I have been all-consumed by Hallmark Christmas movies. I was finally, finally, able to pull myself away from those sappy, ridiculously predictable, but completely addictive, Christmas movies long enough to post this recipe for you before the holidays! I’ll make this quick so that I can get back to those awfully delightful movies you can make these Italian knot cookies, too.
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Most foodies and wine connoisseurs would agree that chocolate and wine are natural companions. Both are complex, full flavored, some are sweeter than others, some bitter. A general rule for pairing is that the wine should be comparable in sweetness, or boldness, to the chocolate. Today’s post for Red Wine Hot Cocoa is decadent and indulgent. Because sometimes we.just.need.to.indulge.
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The comforting aroma of this soup conjures up childhood memories and connects me to my grandmother. And just like that, I’m 7 years old in her kitchen and there’s a big pot of simmering soup on her stove that she says she has made just for me. I can still smell the warm cotton of her sleeve as she sets down a bowl in front of me.
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With its subtle sugary grain and light, watery-sweet fragrance, the pear’s delicate skin is easily pierced by a soft bite, offering little resistance, producing a bliss of succulent, luscious nectar. I’m sharing an easy and simple recipe (just 4 ingredients!) for an elegant pear dessert. After all, it’s December, the month of the pear. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared December National Pear Month. In the pacific northwest of the United States pears are at the height of their season. Today’s simple dessert is the perfect simple recipe to celebrate the pear. Winters pears with ice cream is so easy to prepare and offers guests something they aren’t expecting…
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This cranberry sauce recipe combines fresh cranberries with orange and vanilla, allowing for modifications in thickness. It can be prepared in advance or last-minute, served at room temperature, and adjusted for consistency as needed.
