Loving The Art of Cooking
It’s pear season. Let’s celebrate with this simple and elegant Caramelized Pear Tart. Start with a sheet of puff pastry. Place very thin slices of a Bosc pear on the pastry sheet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and bake for 18-20 minutes. To finish, dust with powered sugar and a […]
These baked taquitos are a great, easy-to-make Game Day appetizer! The taquitos are stuffed with a mixture of shredded chicken, cheese, salsa and spices. We like to serve them with sour cream, avocado, salsa, cilantro, tomatoes, and cheese! Double up and freeze for a later date. Baked Chicken Taquitos Makes 10-12 1/3 cup cream cheese […]
Happy New Year! I’m happy to have finally resolved technical difficulties that have kept me from sharing delish recipes with you over the last month or so. Thank you for your patience and support. Ribollita translates to “reboiled” in Italian, because like many soups, it tastes better the next day. This classic, […]
Here’s your healthy egg salad loaded with protein and healthy fats. Super simple with NO mayo. Just avocados, eggs, fresh herbs, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve on delicious whole grain bread, over a bed of lightly dressed greens or spooned into toasted pita. Avo-Egg Salad […]
This lentil soup is clean and simple made with onions, garlic, carrots, celery, olive oil, sweet potatoes and lentils! There are many reasons to add lentils to your diet. They provide protein, minerals and vitamins and are low in calories. They’re also high in insoluble fiber, which is great for […]
This luxurious, elegant mushroom risotto is the answer to your sides for this upcoming holiday dinner. DO NOT let the word risotto make you flip the page. You can do this. This simple, pure, unadulterated version stands up on its own, but it also makes an excellent canvas for seasonal […]
With lots of cooking and prep work this week for the big day, here’s a quick recipe for the beginning of the week. It’s easy and better than take-out. These Asian inspired chicken meatballs, with ginger and sesame tossed in a spicy-sweet and extra sticky soy pomegranate sauce, is […]
These cake-like pumpkin cookies boast all those favorite Fall flavors. The cookies are topped with easy-to-make frosting sprinkled with toasted pecans and flaky sea salt. A seasonal must. Glazed Pumpkin Cookies Makes: 60 cookie 2 c. unsalted butter, softened 2 c. sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda […]
If you’ve never roasted broccoli rabe or Rapini, this recipe will surprise you. This powerhouse vegetable is in the mustard family and is like a turnip green with little broccoli florets. Broccoli rabe has about two times the amount of zinc as broccoli. Zinc is an overachiever when it comes to your […]
‘Tis the season for colds and flu, so when my daughter called feeling under the weather, and I heard “I can’t believe your chicken soup is not on the blog,” I needed to fix that ASAP. Well, there are quite few chicken soup recipes on the blog but not THE […]
This fun and creative dish offers the flavors of a hearty lasagna dinner packed into a tender, roasted spaghetti squash. Instead of pasta, these squash boats shred into thin, noodle-like strands that mimic pasta…without the calories. The squash is baked with a bit of provolone cheese and then […]
Cheesy tortellini, leafy green kale, and flavorful Italian sausage play starring roles in this satisfying hearty soup. It’s easy to prepare and ready in 30 minutes. A perfect weeknight meal. Soup with Italian Sausage and Kale Serves 4 1 lb mild italian sausage, ground 1 onion, minced 6 garlic cloves, […]
Here’s a simple recipe for one-skillet baked chicken with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Chicken thighs are seared in a cast iron skillet until crispy and golden and then baked with tomatoes, kale and garlic. Don’t skip the kale….. it crisps up like chips! For a rustic tasty companion, serve […]
This This soup is creamy, rich, hearty and oh so comforting! The secret to this soup is roasting the mushrooms in garlic and fresh thyme! Then saute sweet onion, thicken with a bit of flour, add stock and the roasted mushrooms. That’s it!! Creamy Roasted Mushroom Soup 4-6 Serving 2 […]
We are moving into grilled cheese and soup season. This Apple Grilled Cheese is all about balance. Caramelized onions are layered with crispy prosciutto, thinly sliced Honeycrisp apples and gooey, savory gouda and white cheddar shredded cheese. Pairs well with mushroom, tomato or butternut squash soup. French Onion and […]
These fast-fix enchiladas are packed with flavor. Hatch Peppers are the star of the show but the store bought pulled pork is a close second. Hatch Chile Salsa brings a savory bright kick to the dish. The simple avocado topping is vibrant, and provides the perfect cooling balance. Hatch Chili […]
Hatch Peppers, named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, are an authentic Southwestern favorite. Chefs say that the intense sunlight and cool nights in this valley result in a uniquely flavored pepper that’s unrivaled by any other. Hatch Peppers have a meaty flesh and mild-medium heat making […]
It only takes a few minutes for this spicy, herby and creamy sauce to come together in a food processor. This condiment/dipping sauce can be used in a variety of ways. I chose to spread it on a seedy bread, topped with arugula and a slice of summer tomato then finished […]
Fast forward 6 months. I KNOW. But in January you will thank me when the only available tomatoes are imported from “somewhere” and tasteless. So before the end of the season, gather those farm stand tomatoes and oven bake these jewels of summer with onions, garlic, olive oil and oregano. […]
This recipe couldn’t be easier, healthier, or more refreshing…..and a great way to use your farmer’s market finds. Simply combine the following ingredients in the blender: a soft yellow heirloom tomato, a yellow pepper, a cucumber, olive oil, sherry vinegar, and raw corn. That’s it!! Since this soup is raw, it’s […]
This seasonal peach and basil chicken salad is likely to become a new end-of-summer (insert sad face) favorite! It’s filled with a tender blend of greens, sweet juicy peaches, herbed grilled chicken, mozzarella, pepitas and NOT to be omitted, crispy prosciutto!! Finish with a tangy balsamic dressing. So much deliciousness! […]
Meet Niomi, daughter of my cousins, Heather & Jim, and an aspiring chef. Last week we were very fortunate to re-connect with cousins and celebrate this beautiful family we are lucky to be apart of. So off we went to a quaint scenic lake in Western MI. The family planned […]
Top 5 recipe EVER!!! REALLY!! The fresh sweet corn mixture gets some bite from the smoked Chorizo and the serrano chiles. Adding buttermilk to the corn and Chorizo gives this tasty base a soft finish. The scallops are sautéed in the chorizo oil to create a perfect sear. All. […]
Feta is the perfect block of cheese to pan-fry. This dense salty cheese is dipped in egg, coated in Panko, then fried in lemon kissed oil to crispy perfection. The warm peppered honey is the ideal companion for this briny appetizer. Serve with summery cherry tomatoes, lemon zest and basil. […]
What?? A dessert in only 10 minutes?! Stock your kitchen with these 5 ingredients and you will have a quick, delicious dessert ready to go: bananas, sugar, sea salt, vanilla ice cream and caramel corn. Simply start by dipping the cut side of the bananas in sugar and cook them […]
French Potato Salad is a lighter salad made with a blend of herbs and a lemon garlic vinaigrette….and no Mayo! This rustic side dish uses red-skinned potatoes that are sliced before boiling, eliminating torn skins and broken slices. The vinaigrette, boasting mustard, garlic and lemon is tossed over the warm […]
It’s cherry season. Sure there’s pie, crumbles, tarts, clafoutis, salsa and compotes. And then there are these: 4-ingredient chocolate dipped cherries. YES. The chocolate instantly hardens and creates a seal over these sweet juicy cherries. Keeping them cold in the fridge, these chocolate covered cherries have become our go-to summer […]
Rut. Roe. I knew I would LOVE this combination of charred snap peas and burrata. Why…..because I made this (or a very close version) last year!!! Adding fresh herbs, lemon and a crunchy topping makes this version an ideal summer side. In my previous recipe, the burrata was not […]
Traditionally, lip-puckering lemon tarts are made with lemon, eggs, cream, butter and sugar. This tart is named “no fuss” because it has just 4 ingredients! Cream. Lemon. Honey. Vanilla. The result is a mildly tangy, creamy tart that is topped with sweet berries and mint. The crust is made with graham crackers and […]
Chef, Samin Nosrat, featured this salad dressing recipe in a New York Times Magazine food piece titled “Best Green Salad in the World.” That kind of high praise made me want to re-create this salad and see what all the hype is about. OK. I’m officially on the band wagon!! […]