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Recipe: The Best Chocolate Pudding You’ve Ever Had {Dinner: A Love Story}

March 18, 2013 · Narrative

Bar none.

And I know that’s quite a claim.

But I feel confident enough that you’ll agree after you try this recipe.

When it comes to pudding, I can take it or leave it. I definitely don’t seek it out. But the kids? Well, they’re a slightly different story.

When Madeline sees the ready-made packages in the dairy section of the grocery store, she, more times than not, will ask me to buy them. Usually I beg off and buy the box mixes instead. Because it’s considerably cheaper.

But filled with a lot of unpronounceable ingredients.

So it is barely a once-in-awhile treat.

And, for some reason, I’ve never thought to find a recipe to make it from scratch. But then I spied this recipe from Dinner: A Love Story last week, and it looked like the perfect little after dinner treat for the kids, and something I can easily include in their lunch containers.

And so it was.

And after tasting this recipe, I will never buy the box or pre-made pudding packages again.

I can guarantee it.

Smooth, deep chocolate-y flavor that is rich, but oh just perfectly so.

And the bonus? I bet you have all the ingredients in your kitchen right now.

Make this. For the kiddos. You. A neighbor you need to thank. It’s too good not too.

More recipes we’ve loved from Dinner: A Love Story:
These pan-roasted chicken thighs with mushrooms were completely family-approved.
This fruit cobbler recipe is the perfect way to celebrate whatever fruit-is-ripe season.

Don’t have their book yet? BUY IT. Trust me.

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Recipe: Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms {Dinner: A Love Story}

December 18, 2012 · Narrative

I am always happy when I find a recipe that gives me another opportunity to use my cast iron skillet. I waxed and waned for years about buying one. Mostly because I’m kind of picky when it comes to real estate in my kitchen. I only want the kitchen to have items that I will use again and again and again.

So you won’t find a pasta machine. Or a bread mixer. Or any as-seen-on-tv gadget. And as Sarah will tell you, there’s not even a rolling pin.

For realz.

So when I finally caved in buying the cast iron pan last year, it was not before lots of pause. I mean, especially because it can’t go in the dishwasher.

This recipe? Perfect for your cast iron skillet. But fear not, any oven-safe skillet will do.

It is the perfect dish for a weeknight. Because you can be done in just about a half hour. Because it doesn’t use any fancy ingredients. And because it’s pretty family-approved.

And really, is there anything else?

The recipe comes from the folks at Dinner: A Love Story, and it’s just another representation of why I love their recipes. Non-fussy. Totally about comfort. And family. Their recipes allow you to skip slaving over a hot stove for hours, and, instead, give you time to celebrate what matters … spending time with those you love most.

If you don’t already have their cookbook, add it to your list. You won’t be disappointed.

Psst … this delicious stone fruit cobbler is also from the same cookbook.

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Recipe: Stone Fruit Cobbler {Dinner: A Love Story}

September 19, 2012 · Narrative

For whatever reason, whenever I think of cobbler, my mind immediately turns to apples. Which is a shame because it means I miss out on all the other wonderful cobblers out there. And it’s high time to right that wrong.

A few weeks ago, we all convened at my parent’s shore house to celebrate Labor Day weekend. A weekend filled with ups and downs, this cobbler was definitely one of the ups. Taking full advantage of summer’s bounty, I used plums, blueberries, and peaches when making our version, but this recipe is so forgiveable (and easy!), that you can certainly mix and match your favorite fruit combinations, along with what’s currently in season.

It was delicious, and the perfect way to end a summer meal sitting outside on the deck, watching the boats go by. Feel like taking it one step further? Top it with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.

No better way to celebrate the season.

The recipe comes from Dinner: A Love Story, a book celebrating food and family, and eating dinner together (accompanying web site can be found here). Something I am very passionate about. Whether we’re eating at the little kitchen table, the dining room, the expandable coffee table in the living room, or even outside, we do it together, and I think it’s one of the important cornerstones to building a solid family foundation.

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