Recipes
Baked Clams
One of my favorite appetizers during the holidays are baked clams. They are beautiful and scrumptious. A lot of the ingredients are things that you probably already have sitting in your cabinet and fridge. I usually double this recipe, and it still isn’t enough. Soooooo goooooood! For some more information about buying, cleaning, and cooking […]
Green Chile Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a great recipe for any home cook to have in their repertoire. They are easy, crowd pleasing, filling, and delish. Green Chile Enchiladas are great because they are surprising. Obviously because of the color, but also the flavor: they are citrusy and much lighter than their red sauce alternatives. Not only are enchiladas […]
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
My Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb is not an everyday type of meal. Lamb is sexy. Its luscious juiciness really suits for a date night meal, which is why this recipe only serves two. Lamb is always a great way to impress your date. It’s on the pricey side and commonly served for holidays, so […]
Negimaki
Negimaki is traditionally a Japanese dish consisting of scallions rolled in beef strips that have been marinated in teriyaki sauce. That’s not the way I do it – my way is much easier. Negimaki make a great appetizer for a dinner party or a really simple and very satisfying meal for your family-it’s a favorite […]
Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp scampi is always a showstopper. It looks beautiful, and it is so quick and easy to make. Shrimp scampi is a perfect dish year-round, and it’s great for entertaining and impressing guests at a dinner party. You can either serve the shrimp by themselves as an appetizer or over pasta for a light meal. […]
Vodka Sauce
If you have leftover marinara or you are simply looking for a new pasta sauce recipe, this recipe is a great variation on the classic. In its most basic form, Vodka sauce is marinara, cream, and a splash of vodka. The vodka releases sweetness in the tomatoes. Some people omit the alcohol, but I would […]
Chicken Noodle Soup
When you’re sick, when it’s cold outside, whenever really, there is nothing more comforting than homemade chicken noodle soup. The salty broth with the crisp, healthy vegetables, and the soft noodles: I can’t think of anything better. Every time I have some leftover chicken in my fridge, I have to make soup with it. You’d […]
Thai Red Curry
Thai Red Curry is one of my family’s favorite dishes. It is quick and easy to make, and all of the ingredients can be found in your local grocery store. The heat from the red curry combined with the sweet, silkiness of coconut milk is truly a wonderful and classic flavor combination. This recipe is also […]
Roast Chicken
Nothing is more delish than roast chicken – juicy and succulent with crispy, salty skin. YUM! Roast chicken is something that I was originally scared to try cooking. Not only can chicken be so easily overcooked, leaving you with a mouthful of cardboard, it is also so beautiful that it looks like it would be […]
Marinara
What is marinara? Seems like a simple question, but the answer is found on the taste buds and in the memories of families throughout hundreds of years of Italian tradition. Whether you use it over pasta or as a dip for almost any fried food, a good marinara sauce is staple that belongs in every […]