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 [...]
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 [...]
porchetta ~
Quite possibly the easiest recipe that renders the most scrumptious pork shoulder... it does require some fore thought but is definitely worth the prep. It cooks itself to perfection in a low and slow method. [...]
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 [...]
black rice, farro, vegetable medley ~
Love black rice...it has a wonderful nutty flavor and is full of the same antioxidants you find in blueberries. In this dish I combined it with farro, another one of my favorite grains. You can [...]
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 [...]
chicken curry ~
I love a good curry and always thought they had to simmer for hours. This one doesn't! I did you a combination of curry ingredients to develop the richness. I used green curry paste and [...]
chicken harissa ~ sheet pan style
Cooking all of your dishes ingredients on a sheet pan not only beautifully melds the flavors but guarantees a quick and easy clean up. For that reason this is one of my favorite go to [...]
roasted tomatoes & burrata on toasted ciabatta
This is a tasty recipe for a wonderful appetizer or an addition to the evening meal. The tomatoes are so sweet when roasted they are like vegetable candy combined with the fruitiness of the olive [...]
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 [...]
eggplant roulades ~
The velvety texture of the eggplant is perfect with the cauliflower rice mixture. I used parmesan but you could use Italian Fontina or mozzarella. The pine nuts add a crunch to the filling. A good [...]
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 [...]