Recipes
Not Your Typical Roasted Veggie Meal. At All.
Here is a pretty simple pan of roasted vegetables and...
Here is One Flavor-Packed Bowl of Stewed Beans!
Once again, I was in the mood for beans. As much as...
Talk About a Great Main Course Salad Meal!
Lots of bacon. That’s what happened here. I started out by...
If You Even Remotely Like Sweet Potatoes, You’ve Gotta Try These!
Sweet potatoes can be so boring....
Need to Brighten Up a Meal? This Salad Delivers on All Fronts.
Many times I will roast more beets than...
How Good are These Blistered Peppers When Paired with a Warm Anchovy Cream Dipping Sauce? Very Very Good.
By...
It’s So Exciting to Discover a Beautiful New Fruit!
I don’t know if you’ve seen these pineberries...
The Flavors of White Beans, Italian Sausage, and Greens Hardly Need Anything Else in Order to Shine.
Escarole...
Quickly Broiled Radicchio Wedges are a Surprise Ingredient!
I’ve been making a lot of winter salads...
How About Trying Persimmons in Your Next Upside Down Cake?
I was so happy to run into Fuyu persimmons...
A New Way to Enjoy My Favorite Citrus!
One of my greatest joys, amongst many, of my recent move north,...
What a Beautiful Combination of Flavors!
Well folks, this will be my last post for a couple of weeks....
Sweet Roasted Carrots and Capers Make an Exceptionally Delicious Spread/Dip.
I’ve seen many recipes...
This is the Perfect Way to Enjoy the Last Great Peaches of Summer.
I know I’ve recently posted a couple...
Feta, Nigella Seeds, Pomegranate Juice and Arils Combine for a Unique and Delicious Take on Stuffed Tomatoes.
I’ve...
Roasted Strawberries Ensure This is Packed Full of Berry Flavor!
I’ve tried my hand at making a strawberry...
How About a Simple and Unique Summer Melon Salad?
I love eating and serving a simple melon salad with...
A Scrumptious Twist on Italian Sausage Sandwiches!
This meal came about because I had some Italian...
A Summer Main Course Pie That Puts Green Tomatoes Front and Center.
I love green tomatoes. They are...
Potatoes This Good Don’t Need Much of Anything Else.
I had a real hankering for my Crispy Skillet...
A Cobbler That’s Not Dessert? Oh, Yeah, It is a Very Good Thing.
I’ve run across a couple of recipes...
An Unusual, but Delicious Pairing.
As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been cooking up a storm in order to use...
A Different Spin on Salmon. Wow, Is It Good!
I had a taste for salmon. But I didn’t have a taste for...
Oh, Man. These are So Good You Won’t Believe It.
This all came about because I bought Korean pears...
These Marinated Herbal Leaves Really Elevate a Plain Bowl of Rice.
I don’t know if you’ve ever tasted...
Sunday Pasta Sauce is a Tradition for a Very Good Reason.
This recipe is 100% pure comfort food for...
An Unusual and Very Tasty Twist on the Classic Cheese Pie.
I’ve been using the kimchi I made in quite...
The Bright Flavor Pairs Perfectly with a Rich Steak.
It’s been quite awhile since my son purchased dried...
Eric Says This Kimchi is Perfect
Kimchi. I feel sure most of you have either tasted it or have even made...
Spread This on Some of My Own Fluffy Milk Bread.
Flavor enhanced compound butter is always a good thing....
This is So Much More Than Can Be Described in a Simple Title.
This dip, known as Muhammara, is said...
Quick and Easy, but Packs an Explosion of Flavor.
I got to thinking about shrimp fra diavolo. When...
So Much Joy for So Little Effort.
As I suppose this post will make clear, I love pickles. All kinds...
There are Meatballs, and Then There are These Meatballs.
I mentioned in my tahdig recipe post, that...
Nothing Beats That Crispy Layer of Rice.
Whenever I make a tahdig, dinner becomes a special event....
There’s Some Really Good Stuff Going on Here.
Here I am with another rice salad. And what a beauty...
An Easy, but Elegant Pan Sauce Gilds the Lily in This Recipe.
I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions...
A Nutty and Buttery Crust is Filled with Green Tomato Jam for a Show Stopping Dessert.
I’ve long wanted...
Rich and Creamy Goodness is Sometimes Needed.
I wanted some shredded red cabbage for a recipe. All...
A Very Different Take on a Classic.
I remember reading about roasted orange marmalade awhile ago and...
Elegant and Rich, but Surprisingly Vibrant.
I’m not fond of a lot of braised meat recipes as I find...
Could Anything Be More Perfect for Valentine’s Day?
Lemon flavored, but creamy. Roasted strawberries...
A Bowl of Beans Unlike Any You’ve Ever Tasted.
Here I am, back with another bowl-of-beans recipe....
Skewers of Lamb Served on Top of Flatbreads is Never a Bad Thing.
I made my Beet Flatbreads with Pomegranate...
Potatoes, Crème Fraîche, Tomatoes, and Oranges Encased in a Buttery Crust – Sound Good to You?
I was...
Is There Anything Better than a Crispy Potato Dunked in Something Delicious?
Thick and crisp oven baked...
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Deliciousness. Right Here.
I was really in the mood for cured salmon. In the past,...
This Lovely Jam Tastes as Bright as it Looks.
Here’s a recipe that came about because of a screw-up...
Luscious is the Word That Comes to Mind Here.
I’ve made many gratins using white potatoes, but decided...
Both Subtle and Surprising. It’s a Real Eye Opener.
I’ve come up with an unbaked tahini cheesecake...
One of the Best Sandwiches I’ve Ever Tasted.
You know how it goes. You get a taste for something....
A Glorious Combination of Color, Texture, and Flavors.
Well, there are a few things going on here...
Tender and Crispy Pastries Filled with 4 Unique Fillings.
I was given the basic recipe for these pastries...
A Layer of Chocolate Ganache Sandwiches These Little Buttery Hazelnut Cookies.
These little Italian...
As Delicious as It is Beautiful.
As you’re undoubtedly aware, I have a great fondness for citrus fruits....
Very Easy, Make Ahead, and Everyone Loves It.
Well, here’s a dessert that’s wonderful for several reasons....
These Will Brighten Up a Meal. That’s For Sure.
Get a load of these flatbreads. I decided I wanted...
This One Truly Does Melt-In-Your-Mouth.
Here’s a tart that’s perfect for the holiday season. It’s...
Nothing Dull About These Flavors.
Here’s a very tasty meal I put together after thinking about what...
Is There Anything More Inviting Than a Platter of These Beauties?
Happy Day After Thanksgiving! I feel...
Bacon, Onions, and Crème Fraîche Play a Role in This Beauty.
I found myself with an abundance of big...
Juicy and Perfectly Seasoned Oven-Baked Ribs are Served with a Crisp Asian-Flavored Celery Salad.
I’ve...
Now Here is a Bowl of Noodles I Fully Support.
Kenji Lopez is a favorite of mine and I came upon a...
My Most Popular Recipe. For a Very Good Reason.
This cake is where my cooking blog journey began. I...
Roasted and Raw Cabbage in a Salad? Oh, Yeah. And It’s a Beauty.
Now, this is a noteworthy salad....
Nothing At All Boring About This Pot of Beans.
Brothy beans. I just love the sound of that. Good beans...
One of the Best Pies I’ve Ever Tasted.
Well, this is a first for me. I had never made a muscadine...
A creamy fish soup with a difference.
I’m a fan of all good fish soups/chowders. From the tomato based...
An Unusual, but Outstanding Pizza. If I Do Say So Myself.
I know this is an unorthodox pizza. After...
Crisp, golden brown chicken cutlets that are loaded with flavor from the pecorino.
I think fried chicken...
A French Classic for a Very Good Reason.
I’ve long wanted to make this kind of pâté and finally got...
Melt in Your Mouth Perfectly Roasted Tomatoes.
There are those times when comfort food is necessary....
Crisp and Chewy Coconut Milk Rice Cakes are Out of This World Delicious.
In my continuing cooking journey...
There’s Also Brown Butter. Need I Say More?
I’ve been wanting to make a pistachio cake for awhile....
So Creamy It Melts in Your Mouth.
After making my Potatoes Au Gratin the other day, I still had a big...
So Much Flavor and Such Fun to Eat.
I don’t know about you, but I love wrapping intensely flavored...
Luxuriously Creamy Potatoes with Comté Cheese.
Whenever I’m lucky enough to grab a big wedge of Comté...
When it comes to desserts, pies reign supreme in my home. It may have something to do with coming from...
Leftover Cornbread Makes a Great Bread Salad.
I had a big slab of leftover cornbread and was in the...
A Pungent Dressing Tops These Beauties.
There are more ways to cook potatoes than I can count and I’m...
Fruits are Baked with a Brown Butter Batter
This is one of those situations where I had some fruit,...
Melted Cheese Between Two Tortillas Makes for a Killer Taco.
I realize these look odd, but please bear...
Here’s an Exciting and Unusual Crab Salad for Dinner Tonight.
Good crabmeat is one of those delicacies...
So Easy and So Very Delicious.
I cooked up a pot of Rancho Gordo’s Royal Corona beans and used some...
Soft, Fluffy, and Buttery Milk Bread is The Best!
I bake a lot of breads. It may be my favorite thing...
White Fish, Green Beans, and Pineapple Bathed in a Beautiful Curry-Style Coconut Milk Sauce.
When setting...
Frozen Puff Pastry Makes This a Quick and Easy Dessert.
I keep a package of Dufour Puff Pastry in my...
Fried Bread Laced with Coconut, Chilies, and Shallots is a Very Good Thing.
I love all kinds of flatbreads...
Uncooked Cream and Lemon Juice Make a Beautiful Silky Sauce.
As much as I appreciate and enjoy making...
Melt In Your Mouth Perfection!
I think my fondness for sheet cakes is more than evident by now. I love...
I Hesitated to Call This a Salad Because It Is So Much More.
You know how it is when you get a taste...
A Beautiful Tart with Creamy Almond Filling, Fresh Apricots and Cherries.
I was thrilled to get my hands...
Brush Your Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses for a Lacquered Finish.
I’ve written about buttermilk...
Creamy Eggplant Scooped Up with Flatbreads for the Win!
I make a really good eggplant spread. Over...
Perfectly Simple and Perfectly Delicious!
Here’s a simple salad using hami golden melon, but any similar...
Rich and Smoky Pork is the Perfect Match for Bright Peach Salsa.
I recently cooked a pork shoulder...
Fluffy Focaccia and Juicy Shrimp Make for an Irresistible Meal!
This meal began with the focaccia....
Layers of Creamy Ricotta Fill This Beauty!
When it came time to decide what cake to make for my son’s...
Warm and Crispy Cubes of Cheese Top a Salad of Summer Fruits.
Here I am again with another summer salad...
Add Great Bread and You’ve Got Yourself a Fantastic Light Meal.
It’s no secret that I love peaches....
An Unusual and Surprising Combination that is Oh, So Delicious.
When we made our batch of chili crisp,...
A Savory Pie Bursting with the Flavors of Summer
When making a BLT the other day, I decided to add some...
A Simple Berry Filled Cake Which Checks All the Boxes.
This was one of those times when you get a hankering...
It Began with Hot Sauce and Continued From There.
You know how it is when you set out to make one thing...
This is a Salad that Satisfies on All Levels.
I’m here once again with a salad that contains tinned...
Tender Pork Kebabs Slathered in a Spiced Yogurt Blend.
I was in the mood for pork kebabs and the more...
Simple and Quick with the Best Results.
When it comes to cooking baby bok choy, I think I’ve tried all...
Beat the Heat with An Ice Cold Bowl of This Fruit-Filled Gazpacho.
Well, Gazpacho Season is here. Besides...
Peach Flavored Pastry Cream in a Buttery Crust Served with Fresh Peaches.
I’ve long wanted to make a...
A Bread and Tomato Salad with Cold Roast Beef Hit the Spot.
Slices of cold roast beef make for a surprising ...
This Time Around They are Served on a Bed of Creamy Feta.
I had some Yukon Gold potatoes and decided...
This Recipe is Truly a Game Changer.
I’ve written about this roast in the past, but I feel it’s worth...
Everything I Love About Food is Right Here in This Bowl.
I eat some type of rice bowl regularly. The...
A Quick and Easy Southern Italian Pasta Dish.
There are many many recipes out there for this classic...
A Coconut Cream Pie with Pineapple and Lime? Absolutely!
Pie sits at the head of the class for me when...
Who Doesn’t Love a Juicy Kebab Wrapped in Fried Flatbread?
This plate of food is a mix of cultures...
Strawberry Salsa on Toast Smeared with Ricotta? Oh, Yes!
In case you’re looking for more ways to enjoy...
This is so Delicious, I Repeated it Again a Few Nights Later.
Well, as promised, here’s one of the...
I Never Went Back to Store-Bought After Tasting This.
Ever since making ricotta for the first time,...
An Easy Sheet Cake That Tastes of Spring.
This recipe came about because I wanted a cake that tasted...
Does Brilliantly Colored Beet Flavored Pasta Sound Good to You?
I’ve seen recipes for brilliantly colored...
Waffles and Fried Chicken I Finally Love.
There were a lot of decisions that went into this dish. I’ve...
A Quick and Easy Recipe That Tastes Like You Spent Hours in the Kitchen.
As much as I enjoy making...
A Very Different Take on a Classic.
When I roast a chicken, we always eat the dark meat first and save...
In the Mood for a Different Take on Pasta Salad?
Before I get started discussing the details of this...
Crisp Chunks of Bread Soak Up the Juices in this Traybake.
Roasted chickens show up regularly in my...
Roasted Carrots are Carried to New Heights in this Recipe.
I’m a fan of roasted carrots. I particularly...
Sometimes You Make a Really Good Dessert Just Because.
Here is a tart that came about because I’d never...
It Only Takes a Few Minutes to Make Mouthwatering Lamb Chops.
This is hardly a recipe. But I stumbled...
A Showstopping Salad with Strawberries and Blackberries.
As you can see, there are only a few ingredients...
One of the Easiest Breads You Could Ever Bake.
I love good bread and bake all kinds. From French baguettes,...
Garlic Chips, Garlic Oil, Cumin Seeds, and Curry Leaves are a Few of the Flavors in This Fried Rice.
While...
Intensely Flavored Pasta Dish that Satisfies on All Levels is Truly a Thing of Beauty.
It’s no secret...
These Green Beans are Anything But Boring.
When I made the Adobo-Inspired Chicken Braised in Dark Soy...
After Marinating Overnight, This Comes together in No Time.
I’m a fan of all kinds of adobos. There...
In the Mood for Fish Cooked in Harrisa Spiced Roasted Tomato Sauce with Charred Lemons and Roasted Garlic?...
A Hot Open Faced Ham and Cheese Sandwich on a Freshly Made Baguette.
I was in the mood for a tartine,...
A Great Way to Add Spark and Interest to a Simple Meal.
Anyone who is familiar with my cooking knows...
A Crisp and Gooey Version of the Beloved Classic.
Macaroni and cheese. It’s ubiquitous. Most of us love...
A Quick Technique for Cooking Spinach with a Flavor Packed Topping
When glancing through a recipe online,...
Soft and Tender Flatbreads with a Creamy Luscious Yogurt Spread
I enjoy making my own labneh, the thick,...
Tender and Fluffy Buns are Baked on Top of a Coconut Milk Sauce
The full name of these buns is Pani...
In the Mood for Soft Syrupy Oranges Sitting on Top of Warmly Spiced Chicken?
When I got it in my head...
Olive Oil and Chocolate? Oh, Yes.
I have a particular fondness for simple single layer cakes. For these...
Sweet Pickled Onions are a Perfect Match for Strawberries
As much as I like strawberries in a dessert...
Coat the Ribs in a Fragrant Dry Rub for Deep Flavor
Ribs. Pork ribs. I love them. And while I will...
Great Heirloom Beans Carry This to the Next Level
Those who’ve been following along with my cooking...
Fresh Mussels Cooked in a Coconut Milk, Turmeric, and Lime
Nik Sharma is one of my many favorite cookbook...
A Tangy Creamy Filling Encased in an All Butter Pie Crust
This recipe came about because I woke up one...
These Potatoes are Always the Star of the Show
I can think of no particular food that has the same effect...
Simple, Yet Thoroughly Satisfying Comfort Food
When it comes to frozen vegetables, there are only a...
Rich Wine Sauce Turns Thick Peppercorn Crusted Ground Chuck Patties into a Company Worthy Dish
Out...
Soft Unctious Tomatoes Swimming in Olive Oil is Always a Good Thing.
I don’t know if anyone else does...
Sometimes Nothing Will Satisfy. Except a Great Steak.
I think I’ve cooked steaks in every imaginable...
Need a Quick Vegetable Dish that will Probably Be the Star of the Show?
It was time to start dinner...
So Much More Than the Sum of Its Ingredients – This Simple Salad will Add Spark to Your Meal.
This...
In the Mood for a Mouth Watering Chocolate Sheet Cake that will Feed a Crowd?
There are many many recipes...
You Don’t Have to Add the Orchidea Spice Blend, but it Adds a Beautiful Nuanced Flavor Element.
Baking...
Salad for Dinner Sound Good to You? This One Fits the Bill. Creamy, Crunchy, Bright, and So Satisfying.
Dinner...
Ottolenghi Strikes Again with a Surprising Take on a Main Dish Pie.
I took on another Ottolenghi recipe...
Beans that are Creamy and Full of Flavor from Tahini and Chili Oil.
I’ve been cooking up a storm from...
Got 15 Minutes? Transform a Bag of Thawed Frozen Meatballs into Solid Deliciousness Using 4 Ingredients.
I...
