December 29, 2015

Ring in 2016 right with a luxurious roasted beef tenderloin.  This buttery cut of meat is the...

December 18, 2015
macarons

The release of the new Star Wars movie has brought as much excitement to fans as the holidays...

December 8, 2015
latkes

Latkes are an essential component of the Hanukkah table.  Each bite is the perfect combination...

December 2, 2015
Vegetable Pot au Feu

Pot-au-feu, or "pot on the fire," is a quintessential French stew of root vegetables,...

November 16, 2015
gnocchi

Fresh gnocchi has become readily available in recent years and can be easily found in your regular...

October 27, 2015

Lyonaisse Potatoes are sliced potatoes cooked with caramelized onions, butter and parsley until...

October 24, 2015
chicken

It is no secret that one pot dinners are time savers.  Not only does it cut down on prep time...

October 23, 2015
Rustic Apple and Pear Crostata

Fall fruits baked within a flaky pastry is a good thing any chilly night of the week. We sometimes...

October 12, 2015
lasagna

Lasagna comes in all shapes, sizes and flavors.  Like most fall foods, this lasagna is...

October 6, 2015

Baked ziti is a classic and this version highlights fall flavors by using pumpkin puree as the base...

October 4, 2015
Veal Shank Ossobuco

Ossobuco, a Milanese dish of veal shanks braised in white wine, broth and vegetables, is one of the...

October 2, 2015
Quinoa Gratin

Creamy and comforting are two words that sum up this scrumptious dish. It combines the flavors of...

September 22, 2015

There are a million ways to prepare spaghetti and meatballs and this meatless version is one of my...

September 18, 2015
sauce

The very last summer tomatoes are making their way to the market.  These stragglers are...

September 8, 2015

Beans and soup were made for each other.  Beans love being cooked low and slow and absorb all...

August 15, 2015

In honor of Julia Child's 103rd birthday, we decided to keep things simple.  While cake is...

August 15, 2015
Pizza

A good pizza starts at the crust, one that has the right texture as well as flavor. But you don...

August 13, 2015

'Tis the season for gazpacho.  Tomatoes are at their juciest this time of year which makes...

August 12, 2015
tomatoes

Summer brings many culinary delights.  For me, one of the highlights is the beautiful and bold...

July 28, 2015

Summer is ideal for light and refreshing salads with a crunch.  No vegetable gives quite a...

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