Pork and Black Garlic Dumplings

Homemade Dumplings – So Much Better Than Store Bought. When it comes to dumplings, I’m a fan of most all I’ve ever tasted. Some are better than others, but when it comes to putting together a quick meal, nothing is faster than having a pre-made bag of frozen dumplings on hand. As handy as those […]
Shrimp in Spicy Tomato Orange Sauce

Quick and Easy, but Packs an Explosion of Flavor. I got to thinking about shrimp fra diavolo. When it’s good, it’s really good, but I’ve had more than my share of mediocre renditions. So, I set about making a shrimp dish with that recipe in mind, but ended up going off on a completely different […]
Lamb Kebabs on Beet Flatbreads

Skewers of Lamb Served on Top of Flatbreads is Never a Bad Thing. I made my Beet Flatbreads with Pomegranate Raita and served them with lamb kebabs. I love skewering meats. Something about it just makes it so much more fun to eat rather than simply slicing up a leg of lamb. I’ve been hooked […]
Rugelach 4 Ways

Tender and Crispy Pastries Filled with 4 Unique Fillings. I was given the basic recipe for these pastries by a dear friend many years ago and I’ve made them every holiday season since that time. Rugelach are made with the most basic butter, cream cheese, and flour dough. It’s soft, but crisp, flaky, and very […]
Brothy Beans with ‘Nduja and Orange

Nothing At All Boring About This Pot of Beans. Brothy beans. I just love the sound of that. Good beans in a really good broth. That’s all there is to it. And yet, it can be so boring if some care isn’t put into making it. Let’s start with the beans. I thought it would […]
Chilean Sea Bass with Orange Béarnaise Sauce

In My Book, Fish Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This. Chilean sea bass is a remarkably delicious fish. I’m so happy to now be able to purchase it sustainably sourced as I had stopped buying it for years because it has been over fished. When deciding what to do with it, I couldn’t get the […]