Tag: comfort food

Need Comfort Food? Make Beef Stew

In a bad mood? Stir the pot — literally. Ever have a day that demands comfort food and perhaps the satisfying whack of a sharp blade against wood? Yeah. Me, too. Sometimes you just need to do some ‘stewing’ — over issues, challenges and in this case, a stock pot.  Continue Reading

German Pot Roast with Mushroom Leek Sauce

Pot roast is a top pick for busy families, weekend comfort food seekers, Sunday dinners. Often served with vegetables like potatoes, carrots and onions, pot roast is a tradition every home cook must master at one point or another. And I determined to try a twist on traditional post roast: German pot roast with mushroom leek sauce. It's a relatively simple recipe, but it's big on flavor.  Continue Reading

Between the sheets

In 1973, Woody Allen made a movie called Sleeper. This could be the story of my life—I LOVE to sleep! Especially now that the weather is turning cooler. There’s nothing I like better than snuggling between flannel sheets and hitting the snooze button. Until my tummy tells me it’s time to eat, of course. When that happens, I’d better …   Continue Reading