Maggie’s Menu: Pan Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Posted by magpie
On February 18, 2016

Message from Maggie: This is an easy and delicious side with beef or fish. Ingredients: 1 pound brussel sprouts 4 T. Olive oil 1 shallot, chopped Salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Depending on size, half or quarter the brussel spouts. Add olive oil to a large skillet. Maggie’s Must Have: My favorite pan is […]

Maggie’s Menu: Recipe of the Week: Winter Stew

Posted by magpie
On February 17, 2016

Message from Maggie: I made a hearty stew during snowzilla- DC’s big snowstorm a few weeks ago. This weekend called for record low temperatures so I made another rendition. Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 2 lbs beef stew meat 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt fresh ground black pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Styling a Charcuterie + Cheese Board

Posted by magpie
On February 15, 2016

Message from Maggie: One of the most delicious and easy appetizers I like to make is a charcuterie and cheese board. Depending on the size of your party and what you have planned on the menu later that evening, you can make this as filling or as light as you like. Directions + Recommended Ingredients: Start […]

Maggie’s Menu: Twice Baked Potatoes

Posted by magpie
On February 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: My in laws visited us in snowy DC this weekend. In an effort to avoid spending the entire day in the kitchen, I prepared ahead of time. Ingredients: 8 yukon gold potatoes Butter 1 large shallot, minced 1 large clove of garlic, minced Cheddar cheese, shredded Milk Paprika Directions: Bake potatoes in […]

Maggie’s Menu: Beef + Broccoli Lo Mein + An ode to the Spiralizer

Posted by magpie
On January 28, 2016

Message from Maggie I made a New Year’s Resolution to try a new recipe each the week. Given the weekend’s Washington, DC snow storm- er Snowzilla- ingredients at the market continue to be limited. Without any snap peas in sight, I combined the Garlicy Beef and Broccoli recipe from this cookbook and Beef Lo Mein Recipe […]