I enjoyed this article today on CNN -- mostly because I had to look up what Madeira is (other than the city that I live in!) and it turns out to be a very specific, fortified wine from Portugal. Yes, please.
My take on how to make meals during the week feel special:
1. Cook while enjoying a glass of red wine. Always.
2. Get your spouse involved in some aspect of the meal. Whether it's the grilling or plating, it helps to have company and to feel included.
3. Fresh herbs. Basil, Thyme, Rosemary, Cilantro. Keep these around for a bit of freshness. I also love to keep ginger around to grate on some dishes. Have I shared my garden? It's growing!
4. Set the table with a table cloth. We don't do this often, but on occasion when we actually get the teal table cloth and pretty cloth napkins out of their dusty hiding space, it feels fancy.
5. Truffle Oil. It's sinful. A dash on pizza, pasta, or protein and your dish is a bizillion times more delicious. I can't explain it, but trust me. Buy it.
I really like your garden!
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