This is a perfect recipe for a Superbowl party because it makes a large amount of meat and is cooked in the crock pot so you don’t have to be in the kitchen.  The pulled pork goes great on sandwich or hamburger rolls. I like to serve it with my Asian Coleslaw and french fries.

In a small bowl, mix together:
2 cups ketchup
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon onion powder
5 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Once mixed pour over:
2-3 boneless pork roast, any cut, in a crock …

Since I have a two year old, I knew I wanted to make really fun cookies for Christmas this year. After seeing a Gingerbread Man on the window in Starbucks, we decided on Gingerbread Man cookies! I love gingerbread, but usually find it heavy. I love this gingerbread cookie recipe because I feel like I’ve found a way with to keep the cookies light but still moist.

I am cooking a prime rib this year for Christmas dinner.  I used this same recipe when I made my first successful Christmas dinner.  The key to a great prime rib is the beef you start with.  Be sure to seek out the freshest meat and ask your butcher to tie the beef.  I generally purchase at least one pound per person, to make sure I have enough.  Prime rib is actually very simple to make and is so decadent for special occasions, like Christmas.
1. Position an oven rack in …

I just tried this recipe for a cocktail party we had and I was able to prepare them and get my two girls dinner at the same time, so this is a super easy recipe. This would be a great appetizer to serve on Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas if you have left-over ham.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Spray two 12 muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix together:
1 heaping cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 heaping cup finely chopped ham
1/4 cup chopped …

These braised short ribs turn out so tender and flavorful. This is a great recipe for a dinner party because you can do all the prep work before hand, plus they are so delicious.

My mom recently sent me this recipe, telling me she could could have “eaten twelve of these rolls at a time”. She made these rolls for Thanksgiving and I am making them for Christmas. They are the perfect dinner roll because they can be made ahead of time and look so beautiful because of the all of fresh herbs.
In a large bowl, sprinkle:
1 package of active yeast over
1/4 cup warm water
Let stand about five minutes or until yeast is dissolved and foamy. Stir in:
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon …

This is another great dish to serve in fall or winter time because squash is in season. The sage and sausage on the pizza compliment the squash and give it such a rich flavor.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. On a baking sheet, lined with parchment paper, arrange:
1 (1 pound) seeded, sliced, and quartered (half-moon shapes) acorn squash
Drizzle with oil olive (about 1 tablespoon) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the over for about 22 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, brown:
1/4 …

This is a soup that I feel great about feeding to my two year old daughter, Avery, because it is packed with vegetables and is so yummy. I love eating soups in the winter time and this is a fun and delicious recipe.
In a large pot, of salted boiling water, cook until tender (about 10 minutes):
1 medium chopped carrot
Remove carrot and set aside, but keep boiling water for pasta. Add:
4 oz of whole wheat pasta, any fun shape (such as bow ties)
Cook pasta until “al dente” instructions. …

This is my absolute favorite filet mignon dish to serve for a special occasion, such as Christmas or a birthday celebration. This cut of meat is so tender and it goes so well with any side. Most importantly, once you season and prepare the meat, there is very little “cooking” left so you can stay out of the kitchen and enjoy the celebration.
Make a point to buy top quality meat and to request a “filet mignon roast” with your butcher early enough because they may not have that cut of …

This recipe was adapted from chef Iacopo Falai who cooks at Falai restaurant in Manhattan. It is a great hearty dish and so colorful with the broccoli. This great dish to serve to guests or just to the family because it is so easy and delicious.
In a large skillet, over medium high heat, cook and break apart:
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 tablespoon of olive oil
While sausage is browning, in a large pot of salted, boiling water, add:
1/2 pound choice of pasta (cook to “al dente” directions)
During the last …