It’s a funny thing with food – there are so many dishes that look so simple and basic, but are truly a challenge. Grilling up a steak seems like a no-brainer, but actually takes quite a bit of skill to…
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Quinoa Salad with Sweet Balsamic Dijon Dressing
We have a lot of family and friends with special dietary requirements, and at times, finding something tasty to feed them all can be a challenge. Vegetarian, vegan, kosher, lo-carb, no-carb, gluten-free, etc… the list can go on and on….
Julia Child’s Chocolate Mousse
Today was one of those very long Sundays that made me feel like breaking out a cookbook and browsing for ideas. As I scanned the shelf, I saw old standbys like ‘The Joy of Cooking’, a dog-eared copy of the…
Roasted Beet Salad with Shallot Dressing
I know what you are going to say…..Beets! Yuck! Blech! Who would eat something like that? It tastes like dirt! Never! I felt the same way until a couple of years ago. I had rudely relegated these ruby colored tubers…
Fran’s Retro Thai Inspired Sesame Noodle Salad
Thai Inspired Cold Sesame Noodle Salad Do you have those food memories that even as an adult, you still can’t resist? Beyond the piles of remembered Halloween candy (1000 Grands… Dude…) or the insane amounts of fast food burgers consumed…
Spicy & Healthy Thai Inspired Steak Salad
Heathy Thai Steak Salad for Dinner! If you’re anything like me, you’re looking to clean up your act a bit after indulging in all of the big family dinners, sweets, wine and too many cheese plates to mention (Brie with…






