The Recipe Box
Beef Standing Rib Roast
This is a virtually fool-proof way to prepare a stunning beef rib roast for a British Winter Feast. We learned this technique when we lived in England and especially love the crispy outside and tender and flavorful inner cuts.
Yorkshire Pudding and Brown Gravy
Yorkshire Pudding and Brown Gravy…these are ‘gotta-haves’ for any proper Roast Beef dinner.
Granola Bark
This recipe comes from the renowned bakery in San Francisco, Tartine. I normally make granola each week as a tasty breakfast or easy snack and wanted to give this recipe a try! It was very well received though next time I think I would add walnuts and maybe a dried fruit for some additional textures. I love that this granola breaks into large pieces, easy to pack for a lunchtime snack!
Brioche Two Ways!
Brioche has always been a bad word at my house. Sure, I love a brioche french toast as much as the next lady, but making it at home was more labor than love. So, when a coworker asked me to try out the Conchas recipe in Tartine I reluctantly agreed. What an adventure this one turned out to be!
Floral Infused Vodka with Runamok Bitters
'Tis the season for colorful drinks! I'm a big fan of infused alcohol all year round, but in the winter I find myself reaching for cinnamon sticks, star anise and allspice over and over again. This drink features those plus another of my pantry staples: hibiscus.
Homemade Israeli Za'atar + Fennel Saffron Challah
This holiday season I wanted to make a recipe that might be featured in a traditional Jewish meal! Challah is a dense, slightly sweet egg bread that is braided and baked to a deep golden brown. It works beautifully on its own, with a swipe of butter, but also makes a delicious sandwich or batch of French toast.
Sauce Party! Curried Mustard Sauce, Cranberry Sauce, and Dill Mayo
Let’s talk leftovers. With Thanksgiving behind us, chances are there’s some turkey in the fridge and plenty of sandwiches being made. Personally, I think turkey tastes best slathered in all sorts of flavorful spreads. Gravy on the big day, cranberry sauce for breakfast and maybe a curried mustard for snack time dipping. Really, the meat is just a vehicle for flavor packed sauces, spreads and dips.
Sweet Potato + Coconut Casserole
Arguably the only side dish you'll need for Thanksgiving... or any holiday this season if we're being honest. This is the dish we love to make - simple to assemble and requested every year by those who have tried it.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberry and Walnut Honey
Brussels Sprouts have definitely changed since my grandparents were serving them for Thanksgiving - boiled sprouts are just not the best way to showcase this lovely autumn vegetable! This recipe comes to us from the cookbook, The Perfect Turkey by Keith Sarasin. While the book does provide many brines, marinades, and cooking options for your Thanksgiving protein, it also has tons of side dish ideas and even desserts! You can easily plan the entire meal from this book.
Root Vegetable Tian from Open Kitchen
Root vegetables are a winter staple in my house. When the weather starts to cool, we always manage to have beets, parsnips, turnips, onions and potatoes kicking around the kitchen. My go to is roasted root vegetables as a simple main or hearty side, but when I flipped through Open Kitchen and saw this stunning tian, I knew it was time to step up my root veggie game. The end result was savory, easy to look at and perfect for pairing with a protein for dinner (or a fried egg for breakfast). Give this one a try. Chances are it'll become a new favorite.
Spiced Whiskey and Cider
This started out as an experiment. We had sweet cider in the fridge, an unopened bottle of Makers Mark in the bar and a Mulling Kit in the pantry. The cocktail pretty much made its self.
Spiced Olive Oil Crackers
Home made crackers feel special; They're easy to make, but always impress! We're a fan of making these as simple gifts and try to always have a few on hand for snacking. Along with Ottolenghi's standard recipe, we've included a couple of our favorite topping combinations. No matter how you dress them up, these pair perfectly with a soft cheese and hummus.