Boeuf Bourguignon is a Delicious Special Meal or Great Comfort Food

Well, here I go again with another birthday dinner.  Two in less than a week can be tough but this is for my daughter and Boeuf Bourguignon is her favorite so this decision was really pretty easy. This recipe takes a little more time for 

Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies are Great for Cookie Exchanges

Here we are at the end of October (almost) and I have another family member celebrating a birthday.  Trouble is, she is having guests over on Friday night to celebrate and wants a cake then.  I don’t want two cakes in the house so here 

Ribollita is Another Great Comfort Food

Ribollita is a great recipe for a chilly autumn evening.  It goes together fast and is satisfyingly delicious.  Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan stew full of fresh veggies, spicy meat, fragrant herbs and delicious beans.  Use either dried beans that you have soaked in water