Roasted Mushrooms
You’ve probably not thought of mushrooms as a side dish – but rather as an ingredient. I love mushrooms in…
Big Ole Pot o’ Beans
I love having a huge pot of beans simmering away on top of the stove. A ham hock is essential,…
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Esquites)
I have to give credit to my daughter, Zoe for introducing me to Mexican Street Corn. When it’s served on…
Tuna Tartare
Feeling a little boujee? Why not serve up some Tuna Tartare – pronounced with a New England accent where wealthy…
Indian Spiced Egg Salad
Is there a food that you like, but is dependent on how it’s prepared? Allow me to explain. I love…
Chipotle Lime Roasted Shrimp
I’m a big fan of heat, spice – zip…whatever you want to call it. And this recipe allows you to…
Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
It has been said that necessity is the mother of invention. When I had the idea to whip up a…
Sequels can be so good!
The fun of cooking (for me) is often linked to the unexpected outcomes – ways to repurpose and serve a…
Roasted Mixed Vegetable Soup
I’m fairly confident that my parents would have never predicted that, as an adult, their younger son would be making…
Vesper Martini
I’ve always loved the look of a Martini. They are sleek and sophisticated and conjure up images of Darren Stevens…
Pork Scaloppini with Cherry Tomatoes and Brown Rice
There are so many attractive features to this meal – allow me to list them for you. One. It’s cheap. …
Broccoli Soup
This soup not only looks beautiful with its vibrant green color – but its silky-smooth texture will most assuredly fool…
Chicken Meatloaf
I’ve been playing around with several recipes that traditionally have starred red meat as their main player. But since my…
Pinchos Morunos
Spanish tapas (finger foods) are quickly gaining more popularity in this country. But their origin goes back centuries! The Moors…
Tray Bake
Putting together a well-balanced meal doesn’t have to be hard – but it can be tricky to coordinate, from a…
Meat Lovers Vegetarian Chili
I know the name of this recipe is a contradiction. But allow me to explain. As my husband and I…