We all know Thanksgiving is about the side dishes, and this cheesy Cauliflower Gratin is a total showstopper worthy of your Turkey Day spread. Steamed cauliflower florets are tossed in a creamy cheese sauce (a béchamel, one of the Five French Mother Sauces) made with Gruyere and Parmesan. The gratin is flavored with shallots, garlic, rosemary, and nutmeg, then baked with more cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs on top. It’s total comfort food! What is a gratin? Gratin is derived from the French word gratiner, which means to broil. It can…
Continue ReadingRich & Tender Veal Marsala Recipe
Veal marsala is a classic Italian dish that is tender, flavorful, and cooks quickly (major bonus for busy weeknights!). Veal cutlets are cut into bite-size pieces, then dredged in seasoned flour and cooked with onions, mushrooms, and a delicious marsala wine sauce. Add a bit of sherry and balsamic vinegar to add depth to the sauce. Why I Love This Recipe For more easy dinner recipes with a similar flavor profile, try my cheesy stuffed chicken marsala or classic veal saltimbocca with marsala pan sauce. Both are incredibly delicious and…
Continue ReadingSouthern Cornbread Dressing with Sausage
This easy Southern Cornbread Dressing recipe is always present at our Thanksgiving dinner! It’s one of those classic side dishes that if you grew up eating it, you totally notice if it were missing. You can make homemade cornbread from scratch or use your favorite store bought variety, then combine with cooked Italian sausage, sautéed onions, and lots of fresh sage and oregano (though thyme or parsley would be delicious, too!). Toss with a mixture of heavy cream (don’t fight us on this one, it’s Thanksgiving!), chicken stock, and a…
Continue Reading30-Minute Quick Roasted Leeks
Roasted leeks are a a quick vegetable side dish that cooks in 20 minutes. Roasting vegetables tends to intensify and bring out their natural flavor. Leeks are known for their sweet, delicate onion flavor, so if you are a fan of ingredients like onion, shallots, chives, or garlic, there’s a good chance you will love roasted leeks! What do you serve roasted leeks with? Anything and just about everything! While they’re not hearty and filling on their own, we often add them to roasted root vegetables or serve them alongside…
Continue ReadingHow To Cut Leeks (Instructional Recipe)
What Are Leeks? But also, what do leeks taste like? Fear not, we’re going to share all the inside deets on what leeks are (delicious), how to cut leeks (easily!), and the best ways to prepare them. Leeks are alliums, just like onions, garlic, shallots, and chives, and share a similar, though less intense, flavor profile. That means if you like the flavor of onion, there’s a good chance you will love the way leeks taste! In the United States, leeks are grown year round (thanks, California, we owe you…
Continue ReadingHow To Reverse Sear Filet Mignon
Learn the simple method to reverse sear filet mignon and never again be intimidated by making steak at home! 💯 Reverse searing is a method where steak is cooked gently at a low temperature first, then finished with a quick, high-heat sear to create a deeply browned crust (a truly glorious thing 😏). The benefit is exceptionally even doneness from edge to edge, a juicier interior, and better control over the final temperature—no gray band, no guesswork, just restaurant-quality results every time. I first learned this method from Kenji López-Alt,…
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