Hi friends! Gosh, it feels like January will never end! Freezing cold temps have me making lots of soups, stews, and ragus, with salads thrown in to balance out the hearty dishes.

This week, I am making Spicy Seafood Stew, with shrimp, cod, and mussels. I'll be honest - I LOVE this dish, but my kids, not so much. Back in my pre-kids (and pre-Covid!) days, this used to be a cozy dish I'd make for friends when they came over, served with salad and good, crusty bread. Another favorite - Farro with Wild Mushrooms - is a perfect side dish for roasted chicken or pork, or as the centerpiece of a vegetarian meal.

Sausage Ragu with Parmesan Polenta is the ultimate winter comfort meal, in my opinion, and I love serving it with an Arugula, Radicchio, and Fennel Salad. Finally, I'm including my recipe for Nutella Shortbread Brownies because we could all use some baking therapy right now! Enjoy :) xo