Sunday Supper Success!

The groundhog must have seen his shadow, or vice versa.  Whatever he has to do to indicate winter may never end.  Although I’m nearly over it, there are some great things about winter.  Red wine. Fires in the fireplace.  And hearty meals.  I had the most perfect winter meal at a recent Sunday Supper. The Wrights made the Pioneer Woman’s Sunday Night Stew. 

It’s as if Ree Drummond wrote this recipe just for us. It did not disappoint. The recipe is rather involved and if you’re anything like me you are always looking for a shortcut in the kitchen.  To expedite the potato mashing process, be sure to get an immersion blender. You can find them at Target, Amazon, or Williams Sonoma.  This trusty kitchen tool will save time and a good bit of elbow grease.  I have used the immersion blender to make this tomato soup as well.  It’s both easy and tasty! Our first Sunday Supper included this short rib recipe.  A perfect winter dish.  (The key is a good sear).  We served these with sweet potato gnocchi (complete fail).  Note: I would recommend picking up take-out gnocchi or serving with mashed potatoes.  Hopefully the weather is turning a corner and we will all be enjoying some warmer weather soon.  In the meantime, I hope these hearty meals help to get you through the rest of the cold!