These are two of the souffles I make that I have simplified over the years. I don’t make a Bechamel Sauce and I use a simplified version of a Creme Anglaise. Souffles with Bechamel come out very creamy and are not tailored to most American palates, anyway. Try these, and …

If you are tired of the same old burger, this one is a little different. Not a big fan of pickles? Caramelize an onion instead (slice it thinly and slowly saute until golden and sweet) and add it on top of the avocado/goat cheese. I had the butcher at the …

St. Patrick’s Day is coming soon and I had a request for a more non-traditional menu. These recipes embrace some of the bounty of Irish food. And make no mistake, Ireland is becoming a destination on the culinary map these days.

Many people I have spoken to lately have cut back on red meat consumption for one reason or another. This is a recipe I have made for years as a meatless alternative. You won’t miss the meat at all. In fact, some people have questioned whether it was really fish …

This is a tasty weekend menu and ideal for date night. I usually use Barilla Gold pasta if I can find it, or I make my own (see my basic pasta recipe). For dessert, it only makes sense to have Tiramisu. You can find that recipe on the blog, as …

This torta not only looks pretty when served but it’s easy to make. You have to factor in a couple of hours for it to set in the refrigerator though, so assemble it the night before or a couple of hours before baking.  

Yesterday was National Garlic Day, so I decided to make a dish in homage to the occasion. This recipe is very versatile. You’ll see why when you read below. The chicken was flavorful and very moist. It made me wonder why we don’t make these simple dishes more often.   …

No one needs more stress during the week. This is a quick dinner you can throw together and it basically cooks itself. It takes about 15 minutes to prepare.