Apple Cider Braised Pork with Smashed Potatoes
Bone-in country-style pork ribs browned with thyme, braised in apple cider until fork-tender and glazed in the reduced cider sauce, served over buttery smashed potatoes with dill. Cozy fall comfort food.
Mini Berry Pavlovas
Crisp little meringue nests with soft, marshmallowy centers, filled with lightly sweetened whipped cream and piled with raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and red currants. Naturally gluten-free.
Baked S'mores Dip
Molten semisweet chocolate under a layer of toasted marshmallows, baked until golden and served with graham crackers, rolled wafer cookies and little cups of caramel and chocolate-hazelnut spread for dipping.
Country Sourdough Loaf
A crackly, open-crumbed country loaf made with bread flour, a little whole wheat and an active starter, cold-proofed overnight and scored with a simple cross before baking in a Dutch oven.
Shoyu Ramen with Crispy Pork Belly
Savory soy broth, springy noodles, crispy pork belly, shiitake and jammy eggs. A proper ramen night at home.
Smoked Sausage and Onions
Coins of smoky kielbasa browned with sweet onion rings in a single skillet. A 25-minute weeknight dinner with almost no cleanup.
Caprese Salad
Simple Italian salad of tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
One-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
A clear, golden broth with tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and fine egg noodles, finished with parsley and a squeeze of lemon. Cozy, simple and all made in one pot.
Butternut Squash Risotto with Shrimp and Pepitas
Creamy risotto turned orange with mashed roasted butternut squash, topped with seared shrimp, charred squash cubes, toasted pumpkin seeds and a little crumbled feta.
Fish and Chips
Crispy battered fish with golden fries, a British classic.