This outrageously good macaroni and cheese can be in your oven within 20 minutes of you walking through the door. It is divinely delicious and has added vegetables for nutrition. A dish the whole family will love! I teach this [...]
Deep fried risotto balls, stuffed with slow cooked beef ragu, make a great party food! Whether you make mini versions for cocktail parties or larger ones for a first course, these arancini with beef ragu will have people talking! They [...]
This pappardelle with beef ragu is Italian comfort food at its best. An easy but mouth-wateringly delicious slow-cooked beef ragu. This is not your typical meat sauce but should become a new staple at your table! I write this blog [...]
Spring asparagus, peas, lemon and mint combine to make a beautiful risotto that tastes as fresh as the season they represent. Disclaimer: You may see a lot of asparagus recipes in the next few weeks! In my last post I [...]
This sausage pasta recipe is a weeknight meal staple. Very few ingredients means minimal shopping but don’t let the simplicity fool you! This is Italian comfort food at its best - rich in flavor, simple to make and loved by [...]
The best Minestrone Soup is a recipe I have been making for twenty years. Because, when you find a good one you need look no further. Nutritionally dense vegetables balance the smoky pancetta and pasta that are the trademarks of [...]
Thai Beef Salad with Noodles - authentic spicy, sour, delicious Thai beef salad with the addition of noodles. It is strong on flavor, boasting all 4 elements of Southeast Asian cuisine - hot, sour, salty and sweet. Every bite is [...]
How could I do a healthy January kick-start and not include this divine seared tuna salad??!! If you’re craving sushi but don’t want to deal with mediocre take-away options then this salad may just become your new favorite. Edamame beans, [...]
Tagliatelle Porcini It’s mushroom season here in France! That is a beautiful thing. Each day when I walk my dog in the forest I come across mushroom foragers - heads down, stick in hand, looking for wild mushrooms. [...]
It is officially spring here in the south of France. Sadly, I think most of my friends and family back at home can’t quite say the same. Snow and cold weather linger in the air of New England like [...]
