Recipes by Ralph Elwell

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! …

This riff on a fajita is super fast and easy – and lends itself to many variations.  You can vary…

Living in Saratoga Springs allow us to visit many different eateries almost right outside our front door.  It’s fun to…

Full disclosure – this recipe was inspired by a restaurant in Loudonville, NY – D’Raymond’s.  It was there that I…

Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite things in the world to eat.  I was incredibly surprised when I made…

This is a great make ahead brunch or hearty breakfast dish.  I have to admit though – it could be…

This bread pudding is very easy to make and is a perfect ending to a Sunday brunch – or to…

My husband has told me that this is, if not his favorite thing I make – is in the top…

I call this Double Trouble Lasagna because I include both a ricotta filling and a béchamel sauce along with the…

A great by-product of doing a blog is chatting about it with friends and family.  During the natural course of…

The origin of the recipe was inspired by an ailing spouse whom, I thought, would benefit from a nourishing warm…