winter

Homemade Tomato Soup

Tomato soup, an American classic that's good for the soul. ...

Traditional Hungarian Goulash

Traditional Hungarian goulas, the perfect comfort food for winter. ...

Vanilla Rum White Russian

A twist on a classic White Russian. Made with rum (and a dash of vanilla) instead of vodka, this rich, creamy cocktail i...

Honey Hot Toddy

A Hot Toddy known as a "hot whisky" in Scotland, is a tasty winter night cap some believe may even ease the sy...

Traditional Onion Soup

French onion soup is an essential soup everyone should learn how to master. ...

Spiced Pear Gin Fizz Cocktail

This lovely spiced pear gin fizz is a great modern twist on an old classic and a great drink to try this winter. ...

Oven Skillet S'mores

Easy oven skillet s'mores, in case you're missing summer as much as I am. ...

Homemade Chai Tea

An easy low-sugar chai tea concentrate recipe that makes a killer latte.   ...

The Federation

Tequila fan? The Federation is a smooth Anejo tequila cocktail that will warm you up on a cold winter night....

Lillet-Basil Cocktail

Looking for an interesting specialty drink this winter? Look no further. This elegant Lillet-basil cocktail, is smooth a...

Cola Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs

These deliciously tender Cola Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs are a very easy slow braised recipe for a fabulous everyd...

Peanut Butter Stew with Sweet Potato, Carrot and Green Beans

Peanut Butter Stew with Sweet Potato, Carrot and Green Beans ...

Rib Eye Steak and Mushroom Risotto

Rib Eye Steak and Mushroom Risotto are perfectly sous vide steaks with fall-flavored Arborio rice, full of cheese, garli...

Almond Milk Hot Cocoa

Healthy almond milk hot cocoa. 5 minutes & 4 ingredients is all what it takes to enjoy a cup of this guilt-free deliciou...

Mulled Mixed Fruit Cider with Mandarins

Indulge yourself in a cup of mulled mixed fruit cider with mandarins! This warm drink made with mixed fruit cider and ru...

Stout Beer Chili

Stout Beer Chili - rich & hearty, with a touch of sweetness. With stout beer, kidney beans, ground beef, molasses an...

Dulce De Leche Hot Chocolate

This Creamy Dulce de Leche hot chocolate is your go to drink this winter! It’s rich, creamy and delicious!...

Warm Cranberry Apple Hard Cider

Warm Cranberry Apple Hard Cider is a yummy winter warmer!! With apple cider, cranberry juice, cinnamon, ginger and your ...

Lentil Apple Salad

Lentil Apple Salad...

Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup

This Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Soup is packed with spicy Mexican flavors. It’s super easy to prepare on a weeknight o...

Citrus Fizz

Take your entertaining to the next level with in-season citrus cocktails using unique varietals of citrus that bring an ...

Pork and Shrimp Fried Rice

Rice is an integral part of the Chinese New Year celebratory meal. Representing fertility, luck and wealth, it is the co...

Carrot squash soup

Orange veggies and fruit have been shown to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, thanks to their hig...

easy sour cream biscuits

While your hungry friends and family vulture in the kitchen, pass around these fluffy buttery biscuits to stave them off...

Classic New England Lobster Roll

Simple, easy, and delicious recipe for the New England classic!...

Beef Apple Goulash

Tender beef pieces in a creamy sauce full of apples and carrots, everything slow-cooked to perfection, the best goulash ...

Camembert Cabbage Slices au Gratin

Cabbage slices topped with Camembert, apples and walnuts. A vegetarian dish, filling and satisfying, perfect for the chi...

Winter Recipes: Ruttabaga and Turnip Slaw

This salad is one I make after a successful visit to a winter's farmer's market. It's stars are veggies I like best whe...

Kale & Cannellini Bean Soup

This soup couldn’t be any easier to make and the flavors are just wonderful! This makes for a perfect healthy weeknight ...

Pumpkin Soup w/ Homemade Croutons

Vegan Colcannon Soup

Colcannon, an Irish classic mash of potatoes and cabbage, is transformed into a soup that is rich in body from the potat...

Winter Fattoush Salad

Fattoush is a Middle Eastern bread salad traditionally made with cucumbers and tomatoes, not unlike the Italian panzanel...

Miso, Fish and Rice Stick Soup

This dish is a great weeknight meal. Make sure the fish is super-duper fresh, and you’ll have a wonderfully satisfying a...

Chocolate Pavlova with Winter Fruit

Pavlova is a New Zealand dessert speciality. This chocolate variation is a marshmallow-like meringue filled with a lusci...

Savoy Cabbage and Celery Root Soup with Leek Confit

The flavors of this soup are subtle, allowing the celery root, savoy cabbage, and leek confit to come together on equal ...

Crisp Winter Salad with Maple Gorgonzola Dressing

Most folks think of winter as a rather boring time for vegetables and salads. Not on my watch! I love serving and eating...

Carrot and Ginger Soup

This thick vegan soup gets its satiny-smooth consistency from lots of pureed vegetables. The ginger provides a nice cont...

Soul-warming Egg Drop Chicken Soup with Spinach and Lemon

Quick and simple winter soup to satisfy the soul! Using good quality store bought chicken stock, roasted chicken, an egg...

Atol-atte (Dark Chocolate and Coffee Atole) & Buñuelos

Traditional Latin American Christmas favorites vary from country to country. However, almost all Latin American countr...

Basic Chicken Soup

There is something so incredibly comforting about soup, especially chicken soup! There is nothing I want more on a cold ...

Healthy Chai Honey Tea

Healthy ingredients are the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Whether it be a minor addition for flavour, or an increa...

French Onion Soup My Way

I have no idea why they charge extra for subbing French Onion Soup in for something else at restaurants. There is really...

Spinach and potato soup

Spinach and potato soup. Tasty and nourishing. Quick healthy soup recipe, comes together in few minutes....

Lentil & Beef Soup

This Lentil & Beef Soup was part of my NYE menu. Supposedly lentils on NY represent prosperity so I figured, hey we coul...

Silky Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

What says comfort more then a big bowl of soup on a cold day?!? I've said it before, I'll say it again, I LOVE soup, all...

Roasted Butternut Squash & Apple Soup

What says comfort more then a big bowl of soup on a cold day?!? I've said it before, I'll say it again, I LOVE soup, all...

Beef Stew Kinda Night

Ok, well lets just say its been an interesting few days! Hurricane Sandy came in with a bang on Monday night and left me...

Peanut Carrot Bisque

A thick, slightly sweet, slightly spicy carrot peanut soup, with no dairy, fat, and is low in calories....

Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

A delicious, thick and creamy soup, with no cream - a fat free, low calorie delight!...

Cumin Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower always gets such a bad rap as a bland, boring white food -- and honestly, if you served it simply boiled or ...