Joe and I were going to a Christmas potluck party, and we were (or should I say, I was) in charge of bringing one of the main dishes.  But since there was no real “theme,” to the evening and I didn’t know what everyone else…

Don’t you feel like eating a salad right about now?  I know I sure do.  I’ve been eating Thanksgiving leftovers all week and I’m filled to the brim with butter.  Time to detox!  But for those of you who fear healthy food, don’t worry, there…

Life has been a whirlwind these days, but then again, whose life doesn’t feel that way?  It’s kind of weird to think that 3 months ago, we were living in Southern California, sweating to the oldies, wearing shorts and sandals, and loading up a moving…

For those of you who absolutely love brussels sprouts, and those of you who don’t, you can find peace and break bread together over this dish.  The truth is, I myself am reformed. When I was a kid, I ate a really gross brussels sprout…

It all began with an obsession with caramel apples…which somehow morphed into us having too many Granny Smith apples lying around.  So I knew it was time to make an apple tart with apple glaze.  Not that I was complaining.  The best part of this…

I guarantee you will be rubbing your satisfied belly and smiling after a bowlful of Autumn vegetable stew with crispy chewy cheese toasts.  Because, let’s be real people, this is just like an awesome grown up cousin of grilled cheese and tomato soup… and who…