Hugh and I have this word we use when someone does a lot of things well, maybe its our own flirty way of complimenting each other, but we call them a “wonder poodle.” I actually have no idea of its origins, but you can borrow it because it is funny and light and flirty and who doesn’t need more of that? Aran Goyoaga is a friend and wonder poodle. She wrote, styled and photographed a gorgeous new cookbook, Cannelle et Vanille, that comes out this coming Tuesday. I received an advance copy and you guys, it is gorgeous AND practical. Sometimes gorgeous cookbooks are not practical, but this one is, and I wouldn’t recommend it to you all otherwise. Aran does cook gluten-free, but the book is for everyone. Truly. I dog-earred so many recipes, but chose these four below for us to cook through next week. It is so nice to take someone elses’ lead with dinner plans, and I trust us all in Aran’s hands. I have tinkered a few tiny things so they aligned with how we’ve been cooking in SKCC, but otherwise, all recipes are from her book.

Hope you enjoy and don’t hesitate with questions. It’s on the calendar to deliver a meal to some friends with a new baby this week, and I think the ragu is an awesome meal to reheat. I’m planning to do a short IG live every monday so meet me there and let’s be friends. Have a good one!