Chunky Vegetable Chicken Pozole

                                       Chunky Vegetable Chicken Pozole This is a real simple way to prepare delicious Pozole made with prepared broths, savory spices, tomatillos and lots of organic vegetables and chicken. The star of my Chunky Vegetable Chicken Pozole […]

Eggplant Chili with Fava and Merguez

                                   Eggplant Chili with Fava and Merguez My Eggplant Chili with Fava and Merguez is a vegetable forward chili that stars the cornucopia of organic late summer vegetables that are so available this time of year! I spice up […]

Bucatini with Artichokes and Sardines

                      Bucatini with Artichokes and Sardines This is how my Bucatini with Artichokes and Sardines was created yesterday! I was having a FaceTime visit with my daughter in Brazil who was lucky enough to get her hands on some fresh sardines. She asked me for […]

Chunky Tomato Squash Risotto with Sausage and Shrimp

Chunky Tomato Squash Risotto with Sausage and Shrimp This version of tomato risotto is creamy comfort food at it’s best; my Chunky Tomato Squash Risotto with Sausage and Shrimp uses the abundant harvest of heirloom tomatoes, healthy organic baby greens, organic summer squash and the king of risotto rices, carnaroli! Omit the sausage and shrimp […]

Ravioli with Fried Squash and Herbs

                          Ravioli with Fried Squash and Herbs My Ravioli with Fried Squash and Herbs is a summer supper that is so easy to prepare by using ready made ravioli from the Deli shelf; then married with a super easy medley of organic summer […]

Tandoori Buttermilk Chicken Breasts

Tandoori Buttermilk Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are very difficult to prepare moist and tender simply because they have no fatty skin and bone to protect them from the heat! My Tandoori Buttermilk Chicken Breasts recipe is one delicious, moist and tender exception! Marinated in a flavorful combination of buttermilk and exotic spices, the […]

Lemon Saffron Turkey Breast

                        Lemon Saffron Turkey Breast. My Lemon Saffron Turkey Breast with baby potatoes and onions is very simple to prepare, yet is an impressive entrée perfect for any special occasion! The complex flavor of saffron bathed in lemon juice coupled with herbes de Provence […]

Ruby Red Bucatini

Ruby Red Bucatini Ruby Red Bucatini is a healthy vegetarian pasta dish that is absolutely delicious, nutritious and fun to make! The star of my Ruby Red Bucatini is the healthy, humble beet, roasted until fork tender, then sautéed in olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes! Use the pasta water to make the sauce […]

Galette Pasqualina

Inspired by an Easter recipe in Bon Appétit but also inspired by my need to cook with time saving tricks, I reinvented the traditional Italian Torta Pasqualina!   My Galette Pasqualina is not short on nutritional value, just much easier to make in a fraction of the time. There’s no ringing out greens and hours […]

Beef Brisket with Roasted Cabbage and Carrots

My Beef Brisket with Roasted Cabbage and Carrots is a time consuming recipe but the final results are well worth your effort and time! I purchased a free range, grass fed brisket from my local CSA, Seeds and Spores Family Farm located in the upper peninsula of Michigan! I received a lovely 6-7 lbs brisket; […]