Baked pasta and cheese – not much better than that!  But add some glorious sauteed leeks and the dish becomes an entirely different and more wonderful creation.

The Comfort Foods issue of Bon Appetit has had me craving casseroles,… Read the rest of this post

As a Pittsburgher, I was issued a terrible towel at birth, so this past Super Bowl was one I actually cared enough to watch!  But more importantly, I cared enough to make a Pittsburgh classic – the Pierogi.

Essentially… Read the rest of this post

I’m cooking for one a lot more often these days, and given my love-hate relationship with leftovers (I love the convenience, but I hate that warmed-over taste), I’ve started trying to make things that can be remade, rather than… Read the rest of this post

When I ran across Turkey Meatballs on Kalyn’s Kitchen, I knew exactly what I was making for dinner.  The crispy outside and lightly spiced interior called to my need for comfort food in this cold, cold weather.… Read the rest of this post