Hello, pretty. I found this little gem under the tree on Christmas morning. (Thanks, hubby!) It’s a tagine, a special pot designed to prepare Moroccan dishes. As you can see, the base is shallow and circular, and the large cone top keeps food moist while cooking by returning condensation that rises back to the bottom. [...]

T-minus 12 days until The Culinary Couple begins cohabitation! Until then, we continue to cook separately during the week. Last Wednesday, after baking a scrumptious spiced apple cake and before enjoying a big slice, I adapted a ravioli recipe from the latest issue of Real Simple. It combines some of my favorite fall flavors: apples, [...]

Try this with any fresh or frozen fruit (apples, peaches, pears). And it’s best served with vanilla ice cream! Ingredients 5 cups frozen blueberries 4 tablespoons sugar 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour 1/4 tablespoon cinnamon (or nutmeg or ginger) 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup chopped nuts Directions Thaw fruit. [...]