Recipes by Ralph Elwell

It’s Friday as I write this.  It’s freezing and the ground is slippery and icy.  The fridge and pantry are…

  I’ve been watching calorie intake lately – and my daily allotment is way less than I have been used…

The concept of Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza makes me happy.  Chicken Tikka is totally delicious and – heck, I don’t…

  You may have noticed this ingredient pop up in several of my recipes.  And if you know me personally,…

  Picture this.  It’s Sunday morning.  You want to make something that will nourish you and your family – but…

This is a slight variation of Ina Gartner’s Mini Linzer Cookies – which was adapted from an Eli Zabar recipe.…

Bringing together hard-boiled eggs and creamy avocadoes is a match made in heaven.  Personally, I don’t care for egg salad…

Every so often, a dish becomes fashionable.  Think Avocado Toast – you had never seen it before, and then all…

  It’s been a while! I launched this blog just over two years ago – and when I started, I…

It probably should come as no surprise that I do love to cook.  I like to experiment – often in…

Since March is just a few days away – and St. Patrick’s Day will be upon us, I wanted to…

Let’s dispel a myth right now:  Potato salad is not just for summer picnics!  I love potato salad and just…

I love spicy dishes.  I love zip and a piquant punch in my food.  Puttanesca should be right up my…

For me, roasting vegetables is always my preferred method.  Their vibrant colors remain intact, you get a little extra sweetness…

Happy Valentine’s Day!  If you’re looking to whip up something easy – but unexpected for your sweetie – check out…

My mom had three brothers and my dad had a brother and a sister – which then yielded many cousins! …