December

A Dutch oven is a versatile, two-handled casserole or pot with a tight-fitting lid. It can be used on the stove or in the oven, for braising or stewing, or for cooking large amounts of food.

Anise-flavored fennel is easy to prepare and is delicious raw or added to cooked dishes.

Goat cheese is usually thought of as the fresh, white, creamy version often sold in logs. But goat’s milk is made into several types of cheeses: fresh, ripened and aged. The cheese can vary in shape and taste, and its texture can range from soft to semi-soft to hard.