Recipes by Ralph Elwell

My mother-in-law is a vegetarian.  When she is coming to visit, I have to admit, this is often my go-to…

When my daughter was younger (and even now) she would ask for stuffed shells often.  They’re fun to look at…

Typically, I blog about a cocktail on Fridays – which seems apropos given the weekend is upon us.  Well –…

I’ve been noodling around with the idea of writing a cookbook for several years.  I would get a spurt of…

When the weather turns cold, the color of my preferred cocktails turns darker – from light to dark.  My favorite…

My daughter asked me to make Pecan Pie for Thanksgiving.  I’ve got to be honest, I’m not a great pecan…

When the holiday season is officially upon us and you may find yourself doing a bit more entertaining. Of course,…

These twice baked potatoes could be a stand-alone meal or an amazing accompaniment to a succulent steak.  The smokiness of…

For everyone in the United States – happy Thanksgiving!  And you may be expecting a post extolling the culinary gems…

Recently, my husband and I took a trip to London.  We had a fantastic time – and did a lot…

This may be blasphemy if not downright scandalous.  But guess what?  Thanksgiving this year is not going to include a…

This recipe has a special place in my heart.  It was the dish I made for my husband, Chris the…

I am not of Italian descent.  I say this in all transparency because I’m sure I’m being all that authentic…

The combination of ginger, garlic and tamari makes for a wonderful warm aroma and your guests will be ready to…

This is much like a chicken piccata recipe, but I like the very bright lemony flavor – it has a…

Friends and family have accused me of being a “foodie” to which I often rebuke.  To be honest – I…