As the weather changes, the cozy meals begin to There’s something so special about having friends over and sharing a meal together, especially when you’re making those memories with your kids The kids now ask on weekends if we can invite our friends for dinner and as a mom that warms my heart! This past weekend we did braised beef with garlic mashed and Parmesan roasted broccoli and it was food for the soul! Recipe below: Take a chuck roast or short ribs and cut into good sized pieces. Pat dry with paper towel and season well with flakey sea salt and dredge in flour. Shake off excess Add some oil to a Dutch oven or cast iron pot and sear beef on all sides for about a minute on each side. Remove from pan and set aside Add 4-6 chopped carrots, 4-6 stalks of chopped celery, and 1 onion chopped to pan. Cook down for about 5 minutes. Add a full bottle (minus a glass to enjoy) of red wine to the pot as well as an entire carton of beef broth. Add a head of garlic cut in half, a few...