Author: Jessica Ogilvie

Holiday Menu: Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Bacon Vinaigrette

Holiday Menu: Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash with Bacon Vinaigrette

I usually just roast brussels sprouts but for Christmas I thought we should do something a bit more festive with the sprouts.  I thought this recipe looked interesting because I had never had butternut squash and brussels sprouts together.  The squash and sprouts were delicious 

Comfort Food Classic: Parker's Beef Stew

Comfort Food Classic: Parker's Beef Stew

Last year the way in which our half-steer was butchered left us with a ton of ground beef.  This year, it looks as if we have a TON of stew cubes.  I love Giada’s Beef and Butternut Squash Stew but made that couple of weeks 

Christmas Cookies: Dried Cherry & Almond Cookies

Christmas Cookies: Dried Cherry & Almond Cookies

I knew that Tim and I would love these cookies!  He loves cherries and I love any baked good with almond extract.  The cookies are amazing!  A wonderful combination of almond, cinnamon, vanilla, and tartness from the cherries. Dried Cherry & Almond Cookies Giada de 

Christmas Cookies: Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Christmas Cookies: Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Not a lot of comments on this recipe other than that these are DELICIOUS!  I used semi-sweet chocolate rather than bittersweet.   The cookies are amazing chocolate-y bites.  Soft and chewy! Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps Everyday Food 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 4 

Christmas Cookies: Angeletti

Christmas Cookies: Angeletti

We were supposed to be in the Berkshires this weekend with friends but unfortunately Charlotte got sick.  We planned to get our tree and really get into the Christmas spirit.  Instead, I was in our apartment for 48 straight hours.  But I did have the 

Beef Shank Faux Osso Bucco

Beef Shank Faux Osso Bucco

As I mentioned earlier, Tim and I have purchased another half-steer from White Flower Farm in Connecticut.  Last year, we were amazed by the quality of the meat, how fun it was to find different recipes for the various cuts, and how quickly we actually 

Sausage, Peppers & Onions Stoup (and a vocab lesson)

Sausage, Peppers & Onions Stoup (and a vocab lesson)

Brrr….it is frigid in New York City! Here is a great stoup recipe to keep warm on a cold night.  Rachael Ray uses the word stoup to refer to a dish that is heartier than a soup but not quite a stew.  As is the 

Weeknight Chicken: Chicken Stir Fry Wraps

Weeknight Chicken: Chicken Stir Fry Wraps

Here is a super easy and flavorful weeknight meal with an Asian flair! Just a few comments…I used orange bell peppers because they looked much fresher than the red bell peppers in the store.  I also used chicken breast tenderloins and then sliced those in 

Holiday Desserts: Bourbon Pecan Pie

Holiday Desserts: Bourbon Pecan Pie

Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  We had a great holiday with Tim’s family and Charlotte loved her first big holiday. Tim’s brother and his wife hosted Thanksgiving.  I brought two pies — an Apple Crumb and a Pecan Pie.  I had never made a 

Classic Tomato Soup

Classic Tomato Soup

As my readers know, I love tomatoes!  I love a juicy Jersey tomato simply sliced in the summer.  And I love all the wonderful things you can do with canned tomatoes in the fall and winter.  A good marinara sauce and tomato soup are among