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Hi Reader, There are two kinds of people in this world: those who meal prep like it’s a spiritual practice and those who panic-eat hummus straight from the tub at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday. I regret to inform you I’ve been both. There was the year I decided I was “a meal prep person” and bought twelve matching glass containers for the express purpose of getting my life together, stacked them like a shrine, and announced to The One, “We’re going to live like adults.” Three days later, I was eating leftover takeout Chinese out of one of those same pristine containers—because irony pairs beautifully with lo mein. My Meal Prep Commandments
It's Almost Super Bowl TimeThe Sport Bowl thingamajig is this coming Sunday. As most of you know I live for the half-time shows not football (quelle surprise), but alas man cannot live by sparkles, spangles, and fireworks alone. So, in honor of those of you who will watch and eat (and eat and eat!)... Our 11 Most Popular Super Bowl Recipes☞ Try These RecipesAnd if that's not enough, here's the whole kit and kaboodle of Super Bowl good eats. ☞ Get 'em AllWHAT'S INSIDE...Hearty slow-cooked meal + friend chicken (just because)
Slow Cooked Lamb & Cannellini Beans
This slow cooked lamb and cannellini beans is an oh-so-comforting stew made with tender braised boneless lamb, white beans, vegetables and topped with parsley and lemon gremolata. The perfect thing for winter.☞ Try This RecipeBatter-Fried Chicken (Easy & Extra-Crispy)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.75 from 175 votes
In case you're interested, this recipe has been consistently held the top one, two, and three spot on LC for years.It calls for the pieces to be quickly brined and then dipped in a seasoned batter for a crisp Southern-style crust. Simple as can be. This is the real deal. Includes secrets for that crunchy crust. ☞ Try This RecipeAppalachian Cider Baked Beans⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.7 from 12 votes This dish takes plain ole pinto beans, adds salt pork, molasses, mustard, and apple cider, making them into something magical. Hearty, flavorful, and traditional, this recipe is everything you want for dinner.Great for those of you who got MORE snow this past weekend. ☞ Try This RecipeStar Anise and Ginger-Braised Chicken⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.93 from 14 votes This little ditty is a healthy meal that will fill your kitchen with exotic aromas and can be made in a single pot on the stove-top or in the slow cooker.☞ Try This RecipeJamie Oliver’s Beef Bourguignon⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.63 from 40 votes
My sumptuous beef bourguignon is cozy and indulgent. If you can find beef cheeks, they are ideal for this tender beef stew that braises all afternoon.☞ Try This RecipeSlow Cooker Irish Beef Stew
This hearty Irish-inspired beef stew is loaded with tender beef, vegetables, stout beer and is conveniently made in the slow cooker. Make it for St. Patrick's day or to warm up with a bowl of cold weather comfort food.☞ Try This Recipe |
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Hi Reader, The craving always starts quietly. One square of dark chocolate after dinner. A “harmless” spoonful of cocoa nib ice cream. Then, somehow, there’s a half-eaten brownie on the counter and a little voice whispering, again tomorrow? Well… yes. Again tomorrow. That’s the spirit behind this month’s special series, Chocolate Obsession: 5 Days of Pure Indulgence. Think of it as a slow, five-day surrender to the world’s most persuasive ingredient. Because here’s the truth:Chocolate doesn’t...
Hi Reader, January always feels longer than it has any right to be. It starts with fireworks and resolutions and ends with me clutching a mug of something hot, wondering why my socks are never fully dry. But here we are—almost through it—and that deserves a little celebration.In my family, the end of a hard month always called for something sweet. My Vovó would bake without announcement, like it was an instinctive act of optimism. No declarations, no “we survived” speeches—just a table dusted...
Hi Reader, The smoke alarm went off before the first quarter, which is how I knew the Super Bowl had officially begun. The One appeared in the doorway holding a bag of chips like a peace offering and asked, “Are we winning?”Winning. Sure—if you count surviving the chaos with snacks still edible.Super Bowl Sunday isn’t cooking; it’s crowd management. It’s about making food that tastes great an hour later, survives the occasional ref call meltdown, and doesn’t require a fork or an apology....