Stacey Ballis

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Stacey Ballis

Photo: Courtesy of Maison Aleph My first trip to Paris was in 1979. I spent a month on an exchange program through my grammar school exploring the language and culture of the City of Lights. I left on my first trip abroad a wide-eyed, Midwestern 9-year-old. I returned four weeks later an unapologetic, old-beyond-my-years Francophile, having perfected the world-weary French eye roll, the under the breath “boff” — which is both expletive and adjective — and an all-consuming passion for French food.

3 weeks ago | foodandwine.com | Stacey Ballis

Photo: Courtesy of ANDREA BRESCIANI For many travelers, getting to try the local culinary scene is the biggest draw. To Americans, the ultimate in destination dining often involves a passport and a long-haul flight. While those hard-to-get Michelin-starred reservations can have a certain amount of boasting rights attached, they often come with hefty price tags. But one of the best and most affordable ways to really get to know the culture of any city is to explore its bakeries.

1 month ago | allrecipes.com | Stacey Ballis

It happens to all of us. After a long fall and winter of slow-cooked, all-day simmering dishes of comfort food, we’re all a bit kitchen fatigued by the time spring arrives. But with the weather not yet warm enough for fast-grilling outdoor meals and summery produce for easy salads a few months away, what’s easy and seasonal to make? Here are 14 super-easy spring dinners to bridge the gap deliciously.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Stacey Ballis

These easy spring recipes help bridge the gap between winter slow-cooking and summer grilling seasons. The recipes feature colorful seasonal produce and bright flavors. Some of our favorite low-lift spring recipes include creamy pesto shrimp, chicken with artichokes and mushrooms, and spinach quiche. It happens to all of us. After a long fall and winter of slow-cooked, all-day simmering dishes of comfort food, we’re all a bit kitchen fatigued by the time spring arrives.

Dec 7, 2024 | allrecipes.com | Stacey Ballis

Add these simple recipes to your rotation. By Stacey BallisPublished on December 7, 2024 Slow cooking shouldn't be fussy. By its nature, slow cooking is meant to take a load of work off you so that you can make a delicious, filling dinner for your family or a party. While some recipes require more than a dozen ingredients—and they may very well be worth the effort—the beauty of slow cooking is that even just a handful of ingredients can lend themselves to savory, comforting results.