Elle Republic

So how do you transform these cute little cabbages into something amazing? -- Roast them! I love roasted Brussels sprouts! And I particularly love roasted Brussels sprouts with pomegranate and roasted hazelnuts. There are tender sprouts, a hint of lemon, that uniquely sweet-tart flavor of pomegranates and roasted hazelnuts for a great nutty crunch... all together in one glorious bowl. It's early in the season and I’m on a bit...

I don’t often share traditional, "homey" type meals like this chicken and mushroom stew, but sometimes, I just feel the need to make a family meal that hopefully everyone is going to love. Kids and adults alike. And something other than spaghetti Bolognese or lasagna Bolognese. These two meals have all too often frequented our dinner table! Tender chicken with wine, mushrooms, garlic, and herbs. How good does that sound?...

Tuscan White Bean Soup. If you ask anyone what is a typical Tuscan dish that’s hearty, filling and perfect for a cold winter’s night, you’ll likely get the answer “a traditional Ribollita”, otherwise known as a rustic Tuscan vegetable stew. It’s loaded with dark greens, lots of beans, vegetables and thickened with day-old bread. In my version, which isn’t exactly an authentic Ribollita, I’ve loaded it up with kale,...

It’s fall, and you know what that means: warm sweaters and thick, fuzzy socks and well… everything pumpkin! And roasted butternut squash is definitely one of my favorite cold-weather comfort foods, just like apple pie is for others. Yep, I’ve been a member of the winter squash and pumpkin fan club for quite some time! I love using it in simple dishes that really show off its incredible, sweet...

Whenever I want to add a "splash of color" to my recipes radicchio does the trick. In this salad, radicchio isn’t just there to flaunt its color--it's the star! At first glance you might think, oh but boring it's just a radicchio salad...but this salad is anything but boring. The key is the dressing! This super quick radicchio salad delivers a lot of flavor. Tossed together with tangy crème...

With winter around the corner I am always looking for new ways to enjoy vegetables. And being a fan of roasted anything, I wanted to add a little more pep to standard roasted veggies, which is why I came up with this recipe for Moroccan spiced roast carrots, potatoes and chickpeas. And because this is a recipe for Moroccan-spiced roast vegetables, it naturally calls for mix of spices --...