Coconut Curry Spiced Red Snapper
Look at those colors! Have you ever heard the expression, “eat with your eyes?” That’s what I was aiming for...
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Eat Your Heart Out With My Spice-Braised Lamb Shanks with Apricots
Did you know, there’s a reason why lamb is so popular on the menu during the winter months? Lamb is considered a...
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Crostini with Herbed Ricotta and Candied Kumquats
Crostini originated when poor Italian peasants used bread to eat their food off of instead of plates, because they didn’t...
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Kumquat Bellini
Kumquats are a seasonal fall and winter fruit but many of us never use them in cooking! What do you do with them anyway? I’ve...
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Manhattan with Spiced Brandied Cherries
On a cold winter night, what could be better than sitting by the fire drinking a Manhattan with spiced brandied cherries? My...
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Watercress and Blood Orange Salad with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts
Watercress and Blood Orange Salad with Gorgonzola and Pine Nuts 2 cloves garlic2 teaspoons Dijon2 teaspoons honey3 blood...
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Parmesan Polenta
Parmesan Polenta 3½ cups chicken or vegetable stock1 bay leafSaltFreshly ground black pepper1 cup polenta4 tablespoons...
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Your Valentine’s Day Just Got Sweeter With My Date Night Recipe Trio
It’s that time of year! Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays for many reasons. It’s a time when we can make...
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Blood Orange Mint Sorbet
Blood Orange Mint Sorbet Zest from 1 orange Zest from 1 lemon ¼ cup honey ¾ cup sugar 2 sprigs fresh mint 2 cups...
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Strawberry Risotto
Strawberry Risotto 2 cups chicken stock2 unsalted butter½ yellow onion, finely chopped½ cup arborio rice½ cup Nicole...
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Cappuccino Mousse
Cappuccino Mousse 1½ cups whipping cream4 large eggs, separated, at room temperature½ pound bittersweet chocolate,...
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Branzino Provençal in Parchment
Branzino Provençal in Parchment 6 Branzino filets (1/2 pound each), skin on, trimmed, and pin bones removed Or 3 whole fish...
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