Roasted Pepper Maple Bourbon Sauce

In my never-ending quest to figure out what to do with all the peppers I keep getting from my CSA, I found a Roasted Pepper BBQ sauce on Epicurious.  It had good reviews and since I’m always tweaking things, I couldn’t resist playing around with this recipe. My first attempt was shockingly delicious, spicy, flavorful…

Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs

Now that the cooler air seems to have permanently moved in (sigh), my body craves the heartier foods I’ve gone without all summer.  But just because it’s no longer ideal for outdoor cooking, doesn’t mean I want to spend hours over the stove (or have the time to do that).  That’s why I love my…

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Now that it’s officially fall and American football season, get prepared for some tasty snack ideas for tailgating, parties or just watching at home in front of your TV (if your cable provider will actually show the game you want to watch). Last week’s veggie share included tomatillos, the small green fruit that is a…

Brilliant Beets

For my last recipe post of this summer (sigh), I’ve chosen the most vibrant vegetable I know: the beet!  It can be pickled, boiled or roasted. Works in salads or as a room temp side on warmer days.  And in wintry weather, it becomes the star of hearty dishes like goulash. My favorite way to…