- Creative Meals for Today's Cook

Korean Spiced Chili

Chili is a dish that transcends the seasons. It’s warm and hearty during the cooler months and it’s so perfect for summer that they have entire events planned around the dish in the form of chili cook-offs. There’s even an International Chili Society!

I was making a pot of chili the other day from a fantastic recipe that uses dark beer and chocolate. Have you tried putting a bit of chocolate in your chili? Try it! It adds such a wonderful rich and subtle sweetness that compliments a spicy pot of chili perfectly! …

Chef Patrick O'Connell describes it as, 'liquid autumn'. Rich, mildly sweet, and silky smooth - this Apple Rutabaga Soup is one of the tastiest soups I've ever had! When I was living in DC, I had the fortunate pleasure of dinning at The Inn at Little Washington. The interior design of the Inn is ...

Black Devil Martini - Perfect for your Halloween party!

Halloween. It's just as much fun for adults as it is for children, and for all the same reasons - for one night, you can be someone or something else. So what's the best costume you've ever seen? ...

Candy Corn Jello Cups - a fun and easy Halloween dessert!

Fun, incredibly easy, and delicious - kids and adults love these Candy Corn Jello Cups! ...

Spaetzle literally means 'little sparrows'. These small egg dumplings are s staple in southern Germany and the surrounding countries. I have a little story to go with these little dumplings. When my husband (then boyfriend) and I started dating, I thought I would impress him with my culinary ...

Super Crispy Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy - battered, tender pork, fried until golden-brown and topped with a creamy mushroom gravy. ...

This moist and tender Pork Sausage Dressing is a stand-out dish on any Thanksgiving table!No Thanksgiving dinner is complete without the dressing. Though, before we jump in, let's clarify the terms 'stuffing' and 'dressing'. Growing up we always called it stuffing, no matter how it was prepared. But ...

It's that time of year… when the long awaited and highly coveted Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte is offered to the masses. Somehow, it's more than just a drink. It signals the approaching season of crisp mornings and cozy sweaters. I've been so excited for the cooler weather to come, that I ...

Hey everyone! I have a very special post to share with you today! To celebrate Thanksgiving, I have joined 6 other amazing bloggers to throw you a virtual Thanksgiving dinner!I can’t believe it’s November already! Which means Thanksgiving is right around the corner - eek! Do you know what you're ...

I've got a back-to-back post for you! Generally I would wait to post this on Friday, but I'm heading to Oregon for a camping trip with my cousin (might as well be my sister) and her family. I've been assigned to food detail, and I have a 4 day breakfast, lunch, and dinner planned for the 5 of us. ...

The flavors in this Thai Red Curry Pork and Crispy Tofu are bright and complex, with a nice down-home, comfort food quality. Last weekend Mr. HNN and I went out to Point Reyes with a couple of friends for a picnic and some hiking. In true northern California fashion, our day started off cold, grey, ...

Do you love ramen, but don't want to spend all day making it? Then may I introduce Spicy Miso Zucchini Ramen Noodles. Healthy and full of flavor, it's on the table in just 30 minutes!

Ramen in just 30 minutes?! Oh hell yes! Ok, so it's not 'ramen' per se. Ok, ok, ok... it's not ramen at all. But it's certainly ramen-esque. Believe me, if anyone could live on ramen, it's me. As a fan, I have made my own alkaline noodles, purchasing potassium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate ...

Glogg is powerful stuff. A Scandinavian drink that warms the soul on cold winter nights, it's perfect this holiday season!This recipe is adapted from the Swedish side of my family's cookbook. Glögg, pronounced like glug, is one of those drinks that may sneak up on you - I affectionately call it the ...