Red Wine-Braised Beef Stew With Potatoes

Now I understand that you are skeptical. Red wine, and beef? Is this a joke? Well if it is… then it’s a joke with a purpose. A purpose of serving my family a delicious meal that they’ve asked for over and over again. The components are simple – meat, potatoes and carrots braised in red wine. The result, however, is an elixir of flavor to savor and share with family and friends. And why not share it? We have shared the recipes to our other meals so why not this one?

The Always Pan: Everything You Wanted to Know

Our Final Rating: ★★★★☆

Whenever a shiny new promise of kitchen minimalism is dangled in front of me, I’m tempted to take the bait. Such was the case with the Always Pan by Our Place, which is a nontoxic, nonstick pan boasting multiple cooking functions. It also happens to be incredibly beautiful, making it total kitchen eye candy. We decided to give it a spin, and today we’re sharing our full review.

Reviewed: Caraway Ceramic-Coated Cookware

Our Final Rating: ★★★★★

If the convenience of nonstick is more important to you than a chef-approved shiny finish, you’ll love this good-looking cookware. It’s a bit pricey, but it delivers the kind of performance you’d expect from the very best cookware with the benefits of stick resistance.

Chicken Burrito Bowls

So, you want some Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls…do you? We’ve spent a few days perfecting this amazing recipe by Rachel Maser, and playing around with different ingredients. Give it a try and let us know what you think.

Reviewed: Breville Barista Touch Espresso Maker

Our Final Rating: ★★★★★

Most of us simply don’t have that magic barista touch that can dish out a delicious cappuccino without having to don a man bun. But what if you did? The Breville Barista Touch Espresso Maker is the flawless coffee juggernaut that can get you there.

Classic Bolognese Sauce

There’s nothing like a classic Bolognese sauce, and it should be in every home cook’s repertoire. My version is smooth, rich, hearty and slow cooked to perfection. The very essence of Italian comfort food! This is what you hope for when you order spaghetti or lasagna in an Italian restaurant.

Spinach & Mushroom Quiche

If you’re looking for a simple, healthy, vegetarian quiche recipe, you’ve come to the right place. This easy spinach & mushroom quiche is made with a white sauce and filled with cheese and herbs. It’s absolutely delicious and sure to please your guests.

The Blend Off: Vitamix vs BlendTec Review

We decided to face-off the two titans of kitchen blending: Vitamix vs BlendTec. Take a look at our full analysis. But if you’re looking for a quick answer, we highly highly recommend purchasing a Blendtec. In our experience it’s a much more reliable machine that simply works better than the Vitamix. Want to know why? Keep reading.