Inspired by Ina Garten’s roasted grapes, this salad pairs jammy, caramelized grapes with spiced cauliflower, peppery arugula, creamy goat cheese, and crunchy nuts. A honey-Dijon vinaigrette ties it all together for a sweet, tangy, and savory dish that’s perfect for fall dinners, holiday tables, or weekday meal prep.
This Farmhouse Pie from Erin French’s Big Heart, Little Stove layers silky potato purée, tender duck confit, caramelized shallots, and roasted grapes into a bubbling, golden bake. Rustic yet luxurious, it’s a comfort dish worth the time – perfect for winter dinners, cookbook clubs, or anyone craving updated French-inspired home cooking.
You will love Lidey Heuck’s Champagne Chicken! Pan-seared chicken, golden onions, and roasted grapes are deglazed with prosecco, then finished with a luscious mustard cream sauce. A deliciously rich yet balanced dish—plus, there’s leftover bubbly for the chef!
Back in those pre-pandemic days when I wasn’t working from home full-time, one of my favorite lunch spots near our office was La Pecora Bianca and my favorite dish was their farro salad – no wonder with the similarities to my other favorite: Charlie Bird farro salad from Cook Like A Pro!
Each month I’m highlighting a different non-Ina cookbook – these can be old favorites, classics I need to try, or new books I’m excited about. I’ll make at least one recipe from each chapter of the book to get an overall flavor of each. For […]
Book: Foolproof, page 137Episode: Buon AppetitoRating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: easyStore-Bought Is Fine: Italian sausages Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — A version of recipe is on Foodnetwork.com
Book: — Episode: Cook Like a Pro: EggsRating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: HardStore-Bought Is Fine: raspberry jamPricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on Foodnetwork.com
Book: — Episode: Dinner in Napa Rating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: Easy Store-Bought Is Fine: Chicken stock Pricey Ingredients: — Hard-to-find: — Recipe on FoodNetwork.com View this post on Instagram A post shared by Trent (@storeboughtisfine)