How to make perfect red wine poached pears

Winter's treasure of plump ripe pears get an even rosier blush with a good glug of red wine and a sprinkling of spices. Embarrassingly s...

Beet Citrus Salad

Brighten your bleak winter days with this colorful healthy salad of beets, citrus and whatever you've got!  Beets can be found from su...

Peposo: Peppered Lamb Stew in Red Wine, Slow Cooked in a Wood Oven

A proper Sunday night stew, rich peppery Peposo. An Italian dish, peposo translates to "peppered" and can be made with any type ...

Baby, it's Cold Outside!

 I *know* if it's 31 degrees here in Houston this morning, it's really cold where you are. We're not quite in Eskimo mode, but ...

Pumpkin Risotto

 A rich and creamy seasonal dish perfect for fall and a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving feast is Pumpkin Risotto. Make extra becau...

Tagliatelle with White Truffles

The illusive white truffle is in season, found shaved over dishes all across the "Truffle Valley" we live in.  Travelers are ena...

Arancello - Sicilian Blood Orange Liquor

  A new spin on the classic limoncello is arancello , use Sicilian blood oranges instead of lemons from Positano for a lovely liquor with...

Decadent Lasagna Bianco with Porcini & Sausage

During the snow storm of the century in Central Italy, I can't think of a better way to warm up than devouring a plate of decadent pas...

Melting Snowman Cookies

Day 9 at the Recipe Shoebox's Holiday Treat series features these delightful Melted Snowman Cookies.  Come back every day in December fo...

Gingerbread Nativity

  I am very sad to announce that I have had to remove the pictures and directions for this very adorable gingerbread nativit y.  I will shar...

Homemade Marshmallows (with picture tutorial)

December is here and Recipe Shoebox is on Day #5 of its second annual Holiday Baking series!  Stay tuned through December for a new goodie r...