Bring to a boil, down to a simmer.
Koginut squash is a gorgeous cross between a pumpkin and a butternut. They have beautiful golden skin, and bright orange flesh. They are very sweet like butternut, but not as much of a pain to prep. I really enjoy roasting them because you can eat the skins much like delicata squash. Here they are topped
Duck confit is succulent, rich and tender. While it seems fancy, it ‘s incredibly easy to make. It just takes a little time. Here I pair it with a simple salad of roasted squash and arugula. The acidity of the vinegar and pepperiness of the arugula balance the fattiness of the duck. Duck confit was
Pasta is definitely one of my favorite comfort foods, but I love it even more when I fill it with veggies and make it a full meal. This orecchiette is loaded with brussels sprouts and ground pork. I think the brussel sprouts sort of resemble the orecchiette, and make it so pretty. Sage gives it
This slaw is everything I want in a coleslaw and more. It has plenty of crunch and tang, with added depth and heat from smoky chipotle peppers, and a touch of sweetness from crispy apples. I got the idea to put chipotle in coleslaw from Bricia Lopez. She has a recipe in her book Oaxaca:
This ice cream recipe was inspired by a limited edition Haagen Dazs flavor released back in 2007. It was made when the flavor suggestion came from a Gourmet magazine (RIP) contest, and I believe it was around for a couple of years. I always really liked it, and decided to try making my own at
Down to a Simmer 