Lion’s Head Casserole is a traditional Chinese dish that is pure comfort food. I fondly remember this dish from my childhood. My namesake Auntie Jeannette made it on special occasions. Auntie Jeanette was a good cook and always welcomed people into her home. For a number of years, she and Uncle Dick hosted a small…
Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup
Spicy Chinese Beef Noodle Soup is an aromatic dish that is scented with star anise, cinnamon, fennel, cumin and Szechuan peppercorns. My dad used to make a version of this soup noodle dish. Over the years, I’ve made this comfort dish, often following my aunt’s recipe. I love Asian noodle soups, and this is one…
Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs Recipe
These Slow Cooker Red Wine Short Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. Hearty, delicious and pure comfort food. Slow cooking short ribs ensures that the meat will be tender and moist, not dry and flaky. I make these short ribs whenever my oldest son comes home. It’s one of his favorites. My oldest son sometimes orders short…
Instant Pot Nacatamales Recipe
Instant Pot Nacatamales are a special occasion and celebratory food native to Nicaragua. Nacatamales are similar to tamales in that masa dough and a filling are wrapped into individual packets using leaves. I taught myself how to make these for a Nicaraguan friend by her request. Last fall, I met Marcia, a Nicaraguan woman from…
Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast Recipe
This Slow Cooker Red Wine Pot Roast is comfort food at its best, perfect for a chilly winter day. I make this pot roast at least once every winter and it has become our favorite pot roast recipe. In fact, this has become one of the most popular recipes on my blog. I think this…
Real Corn Pudding Recipe + Real Friends
This Real Corn Pudding is made with fresh corn and the finest ingredients. Yesterday, I read a devotional from Rick Warren headlined “Friends Show Up.” It was about building real friendships — deep, intentional friendships. This type of friendship takes time and energy – it requires you to “show up” physically. Rick Warren points out, “I’ll be with you in…
Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole with Bacon and Caramelized Onions {Low Carb}
This Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole is a low carb version of a loaded baked potato – bacon, scallions, and caramelized onions take this over the top Somehow last week, I ended up with an overload of cauliflower in my fridge, so I’ve been making all sorts of cauliflower dishes, and disguising it as Mashed Cauliflower…