I think a lot of us are facing the same dilemma each night, after months of cooking for ourselves during the pandemic. Oh, we defiantly have our preferred old standbys; the quick pasta recipes, the healthier proteins with green salads…
Fresh Caprese Salad with Crispy Eggplant
Here in New England, we are in that ‘golden hour’ between the end of summer and the fast approaching fall. Early crisp apples are starting to get stacked next to the late summer peaches at the farm-stands. It’s a time…
Authentic Style Hot & Sour Soup made with Chicken
Yes, it’s a soup, don’t look at me that way! I know… it’s the height of summer. Yes… I realize it was 90 degrees out yesterday. No… I haven’t lost my mind! This soup is special. First of all, I…
Easy Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Lemon & Peas
Are there times when you look around your kitchen and wonder, ‘what the heck am I going to make for supper’? Sometimes I can’t made it to the store, or I’ve forgotten to put an Instacart order in on time,…
Authentic Style Kung-Pao Chicken
A few months ago, my husband and I completely lost our sense of taste and smell during an otherwise mild case of COVID-19. Overall, we were very fortunate, but it was still sudden and shocking to be so completely deprived…
Easy Turkey Meatballs and Roasted Tomatoes with Celery-Root Purée
One of the best moments as a recipe developer (besides eating all the yummy food), is when I hear back from someone who really enjoyed something that I created. That ‘WOW’ moment, or the look on their face when they…
Thai-Style Spicy Chicken Basil (Ka-prow)
Like many people, we are learning that placing grocery orders online each week can seem a bit like playing roulette. Will we get a cereal the kids like? Will my ‘keto coffee creamer’ be in-stock? How about those delicious oranges…
Zesty Beef Tacos & Cilantro Lime Crema
It’s time for the Big Game! In our house, we’re gearing up to feed some hungry sports fans. You may still be looking for the perfect meal to serve while watching the game – well look no further! I’ve got…
Charcuterie Boards for Easy Entertaining!
Hang on to your hats, friends: the holiday entertaining season is upon us! Without being trite, to me it truly is “the most wonderful time of the year” – a time I try to fill with food, drink, and company!…
Seared Tuna with Thai Red Curry Sauce
Like many people, I like the flavors found in Thai curry: the spice of chili peppers, the sweetness of coconut milk, the sourness of fish sauce, and the fragrance of lemongrass and galangal. My husband, however, is on a…
Sous Vide Beef Prime Rib
Hello everyone! I know I’ve been silent for… well… a long while, if I’m honest! A combination of three young kids, a bad back, and a potent flu season, had me completely out of commission. There is some good news,…
Potato Gnocchi with Late Summer Vegetables
One of the more frequent blog-related questions I get asked is: “how do you feel about shortcuts?”. You know what I’m talking about… Cream of mushroom soup as a base, frozen casseroles, boxed cake mixes, or powdered potatoes. As much…