Preparing great meals for friends and family is a great day for me. I enjoy experimenting with new ingredients and also updating classics that I’ve enjoyed for years. I have a passion for cooking and entertaining and wishes for everyone to internalize the belief that indeed they can cook! More About Me »
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Elvis Bars (Banana Chocolate Blondies with Peanut Butter Frosting)
We are not huge fruit consumers at home – but at any given time, you will see bananas on the…
Candied Bacon
What’s the saying – “everything tastes better with bacon?” Well, if that’s true (and I tend to agree!) this recipe…
Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
I despise fruit flies. And how come they just all-of-a-sudden appear one day? Well, the culprit in our household is…
Pasta with Mushrooms, Sausage, and a Port Wine Reduction
Now, that’s a mouthful right there! Early June starts Farmer’s Market season again in Saratoga Springs. We love to go…
Sichuan Pork and Beans
If you’re not new to my blog, you already know that I prefer dishes on the fiery side. True to…
Chicken Vindaloo
I can trace my gastronomic awakening to a very specific meal. I was in college in New York City. My…
South of the Border Pork Chops
Full confession – I’ve not been a fan of pork chops for most of my life, until recently. Growing up…
Heirloom Tomato, Burrata and Arugula Salad
Don’t you just love when a dish has just a few ingredients – but they’re the best; so, each compliments…
Going Public on Trying New Dishes
Happy to share my latest article on preparing seemingly inaccessible dishes at home for family and guests. In this, I…
The Magic of Salad
Every now and again, I am not feeling that great about myself. I either have pain, feel dumpy or guilty…
Mahi-Mahi Enchiladas
In trying to add more fish into our diets on a more consistent basis, I’ve also been searching for different…
Mixed Berry Crisp
If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, there is often a common theme running throughout: versatility. I like…
Recipe Shout Out: Deep Dish Pizza Hack
America’s Test Kitchen is a staple in our house. All of their recipes are tried (and tried…and tried!) and true! …
My Foray into Journalism
Today’s an exciting day. I was asked to write a column for the Albany Times Union newspaper on five of…
Funghi alla Bolognese (Mushroom Bolognese)
I love making sauce – in fact, I have a great recipe for Sunday Sauce which is delicious and super…
Recipe Shout Out: Chicken Sauce Piquant
I love developing new recipes and I often take inspiration from existing ones – then switching them up to either…