Hearty and filling, this is the perfect entree to ward off a late winter chill. The rich flavor of stout adds a warm complexity to this Irish Stew. Served in a Bread Bowl and topped with a puff pastry shamrock it makes a festive centerpiece for a St. Patrick’s Day dinner.
If you read this blog regularly you may know that pancakes make me smile. There is something so basic and elemental about them. They are a real comfort food…
A stir fry of fresh Kale with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Garbanzo Beans is surprisingly bright and delicious. Served over thick slices of polenta or a bed of quinoa it makes an appealing dinner entree.
Here is a great meat and potatoes dinner featuring Pork Tenderloin. Maple Glazed Tenderloin with Carrots and Rosemary Potatoes is a one-pan meal that is easy to shop for, quick to prep and a cinch to clean up. It is perfect for a family dinner or even entertaining guests.
This Creole style version of Jambalaya has been a favorite at my house for years. It is a slow-cooker recipe, perfect for simplifying a weeknight dinner. Ladle the Jambalaya over rice and serve it with a loaf of crusty bread or cornbread, and a salad for a simple and flavorful meal.
Slow-cooked Chicken Thighs, in a delicious Thai inspired peanut sauce, is a simple dinner inspiration that adapts easily to a hectic schedule. Serve it with Coconut Rice and a Quick Cucumber Vinaigrette for a complete and satisfying family meal.
I love fall. When the leaves begin to turn luminous shades of sunlit gold and the air brushes your cheek with that fall kissed crispness that suggests fires in the fireplace and cozy evenings with candlelight, I feel invigorated. Swirling leaves, tossed on the sidewalk, drifting at curbside, adding crunch […]
This delicious pasta sauce uses sweet bell peppers, in a variety of colors, and pairs them with onion, picante sauce, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese to make a delicious topping for pasta. Four Pepper Pasta is a hearty vegetarian entrée that is bright with rich fall flavor.
Don’t you love homemade pizza? I do. Do you know what’s even better than making homemade pizza? Easy. Homemade pizza that someone else makes for you – especially when they let you sit by with a drink and watch! Home Alone I took advantage of just such a wonderful opportunity […]
Garlic Spears, chopped and seasoned, are tossed with tofu and lemon juice in this delightful entree. Sauté and serve over Polenta for a fresh and filling summer dinner.
Put this tasty egg casserole together in the evening, then pop it in the oven when you wake up the next morning. Arugula and Ham Strata will soon fill the house with a pleasant aroma and provide a warm and nourishing breakfast as your family climbs out of bed to begin a new day.
Begin a long distance exploration of Spain with a traditional Spanish Omelet, or Tortilla Española. It all starts with eggs, potatoes, and olive oil. In time you’ll have a lovely flat omelet, much like a frittata, prepared on the stovetop and finished in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, dinner or cut into small pieces as an appetizer.