Cold, Rainy, Winter Evenings SCREAM for Hot & Hearty Soup and Homemade Bread! Why do you suppose it is, that hot soup seems to comfort, when weather conditions are dreary or you feel dreary? There are both chemical and practical reasons, which is why I always keep Bone Broth, homemade […]
If ever there was an Impressive and Easy way to serve vegetables with an elegant, special occasion dinner, Green Bean Bundles are it! The work is done a day or two in advance, set aside in the fridge, ready to pop into the oven just five minutes before the meal […]
Busy lives need healthy snacks that are easy to make ahead and take with you. These spinach soufflé’s muffins are one of my favorite to-go meals when I travel by plane and want something healthy to eat on my journey. Oh, if only you could see the look of envy […]
I can’t think of a more delicious way to enjoy spring veggies than on a PIZZA!! Primavera, in Italian simply means ‘spring’. Look at all the beautiful asparagus and juicy cherry tomatoes popping up everywhere. And those herbs… Oh My Goodness the herbs! Oregano lasted all winter in my greenhouse, […]
Spaghetti Squash Ratatouille in a Shell Cooking for one, cooking for a crowd, or simply looking for diverse ways to serve a dinner for two, when one wants meat, and the other doesn’t? Spaghetti Squash lends itself to just such requirements. If you have ever prepared, twice-cooked potatoes, then you […]
Dinner for one. Whether is it a lifestyle, or the occasional occurrence, we still want something healthy, fast and easy to prepare, and Home Cooked! Ramen shops have popped up all over America and are a perfect way to grab a fast, completely balanced meal. In Japan, there are at […]
Sometimes we just want to eat clean, light, and healthy. This is often true after we have over indulged in great food, drink, and celebration. A hot bowl of this Ginger Carrot Red Lentil Soup is the perfect solution for times such as this, particularly during cold and flu season. […]
Ever peel off a huge leaf of cabbage and imagine using it as a bowl? It’s almost whimsical looking. This quick and refreshing salad was created simply to turn these lovely cabbage leaves into a bowl! Enjoy as a side dish, or toss a little cooked shrimp or meat into […]
DAUPHINOIS POTATOES are a classic French style of serving potatoes, but what I think you will love most, is that they are easy to assemble ahead of time, and can be baked along with other things in the oven rather than having to tend to the mashing and serving of […]
What could be better for an Autumn picnic than a scallop salad with summer’s harvest of butternut squash, and corn! Throw in a bottle or two of wine, your favorite cheeses, a crusty baguette, and of course autumns apples and grapes, and you have yourself the makings of a […]