Chocolate Pull Apart Bread… wow

Ok, true story. Today we had a minor snow storm, about 7″, so of course the kids had off from school and the entire morning they were clamoring to get outside and play. Well, it was the first storm of the winter and needless to say one of their snow suits no longer fit (oops), andContinue reading “Chocolate Pull Apart Bread… wow”

Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)

As I’ve mentioned in a couple of my recent posts I’m trying to eat a bit healthier after a marathon of gluttony during this past holiday season. This is forcing me to expand my cooking horizons to find dishes and ingredients that are flavorful, but still moderately low in fat. One ingredient in particular thatContinue reading “Warm Chicken Tabouli (w/ wine pairings)”

Butternut Squash Bisque with Crab, Corn & Fennel Salad (w/ wine pairings)

So I had some butternut squash laying around in the fridge the other day and my wife asked me to make some soup with it. Now before I go any further, let me explain something. My wife is a butternut squash bisque connoisseur… If we go to a restaurant and it’s on the menu, sheContinue reading “Butternut Squash Bisque with Crab, Corn & Fennel Salad (w/ wine pairings)”

Homemade Pretzel Knots

I started making homemade pretzels about a year ago and they’re a huge hit with my family and friends. Well, one of my coworkers saw the recipe a while back and has been harassing me to make them for the office ever since… but there’s a problem. My normal pretzel recipe makes 12 pretzels, thereContinue reading “Homemade Pretzel Knots”