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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…

If you’re not new to my blog, you already know that I prefer dishes on the fiery side. True to…

I can trace my gastronomic awakening to a very specific meal. I was in college in New York City. My…

Full confession – I’ve not been a fan of pork chops for most of my life, until recently. Growing up…

Don’t you just love when a dish has just a few ingredients – but they’re the best; so, each compliments…

In trying to add more fish into our diets on a more consistent basis, I’ve also been searching for different…

If you’ve read any of my previous blog posts, there is often a common theme running throughout: versatility. I like…

I love making sauce – in fact, I have a great recipe for Sunday Sauce which is delicious and super…

You’ve probably not thought of mushrooms as a side dish – but rather as an ingredient. I love mushrooms in…

I love having a huge pot of beans simmering away on top of the stove. A ham hock is essential,…

I have to give credit to my daughter, Zoe for introducing me to Mexican Street Corn. When it’s served on…

Feeling a little boujee? Why not serve up some Tuna Tartare – pronounced with a New England accent where wealthy…

Is there a food that you like, but is dependent on how it’s prepared? Allow me to explain. I love…

I’m a big fan of heat, spice – zip…whatever you want to call it. And this recipe allows you to…

It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. When I had the idea to whip up a…

I’m fairly confident that my parents would have never predicted that, as an adult, their younger son would be making…