pasta with sausage ragu ~
In this recipe I have written up a quick tomato sauce that I used for the Ragu. If time is short for you, pick up a jar of good quality marinara or arrabiata sauce when [...]
roasted vegetables with cous cous ~
As we emerge from winter into the blooms and gardens of Spring and Summer our tastes change. We lighten our recipes seeking out healthy but tantalizing dishes leaving behind the cozy stews and soups of [...]
matzo balls ~
I used Alison Roman's recipe for the Matzo Balls and my recipe for chicken stock (although they were similar in ingredients I use an instant pot because it's incredibly easy). The only thing I changed [...]
focaccia ~
There are fewer foods that evoke more sheer joy other than bread, in any form. Crusty sourdough, Challah, No-knead Artisan and Focaccia! I used my basic pizza dough recipe but added more yeast and water [...]
stuffed pork tenderloin ~
Or Pork Braciole...If you have a meat thermometer in your kitchen and some twine...you can not go wrong with this recipe. It will cook itself perfectly. The bread crumbs and cheese will keep the interior [...]
chicken saltimbocca ~
Terrifically scrumptious and easy to make. I used chicken thighs in this particular recipe but you can use chicken breasts as well. I would just cut the tenderloin out from the bottom of the thigh [...]
chicken slow braised to perfection ~
I've braised veal and lamb shanks, pork shoulders and chuck roasts. But I had never braised chicken for longer than 30 minutes. When I read the original recipe from Food52 I was intrigued by the [...]
pizza dough … tried, tested and perfected
Pizza dough is unique to all who eat! There are those that love it puffy, chewy, bready, thin, crispy....we all have our favorites. I love a yeasty smelling slightly chewy thinner crust. The following recipe [...]
easy chicken parmesan ~ really!
This recipe is very similar to my sheet pan harissa chicken. Super easy to put together and quick to cook. I used my Tomato Sauce but you could easily pick up your favorite jar of [...]
potatoes colcannon ~
Love these potatoes ~ Just the right amount of crunch from the cabbage and scallions. Perfect with a corned beef or pot roast. Adds a lightness and creaminess to any stew actually. You can either [...]
spinach & artichoke pie ~
Spanikopita fans this is a wonderful dish...easy to prep, bake and enjoy. Instead of squeezing the spinach to get rid of the water I saute the moisture out of it with the shallots and artichoke [...]
quinoa, tomato, corn salad ~
This salad can easily be made with farro, brown rice, orzo or spelt. Any grain will work. The dressing is a winner or grains or pasta both! ingredients 2 c cooked quinoa 1 ear corn, kernels [...]
smokey tomato vinaigrette ~
This particular vinaigrette can be morphed into basically any sauce you might fancy. Use it as a sweet and tangy salsa, add it to an aioli for a terrific sweet kick, toss it in a [...]
cornucopia of greens in my pasta ~
Favorite color in my life is green. So when I found this recipe from Chris Morocco in Bon Appetit Magazine I fell in love with it first with my eyes....then it had all the flavors [...]
fritatta and popover harmoniously meet ~
The lightness of a popover and the richness of a fritatta...my perfect paring for any meal. This recipe can be adapted to fit what ever you like with you morning or evening egg dishes. I [...]
roast chicken ala emily ~
My favorite roast chicken recipe is the spatchcock one we have on our web page. Although it does call for a slathering of butter...so I recently discovered this recipe posted on FOOD52 by Emily C [...]
stuffed roasted peppers ~
I made this lovely dish for my Mom during one of our family's celebrations. It's not only tasty, colorful and a perfect addition to any party. Roast the peppers with anchovies, Sous Salt Sun Dried [...]
avocado hummus –
I love this blend of rich avocado and chickpeas. It’s fluffy and elegant. You can use this as a dip, to garnish salmon tacos or thicken soups and stews. I put a little siracha on [...]
cauliflower sauté
As tasty as this is colorful....a terrific vegetarian stir fry. Any of our Sous Salts would work in this recipe. Our Sweet & Savory has turmeric in it so if you use that one no [...]
chicken tamale chili ~
So if you were a member of my family this year, you, like a lot of people, were given the gift of good food in a short time....an InstantPot! Now I'm not usually a gadget [...]