When we lived in Paris this was one of the first recipes I learned to make. It’s a simple and classic french dish that is the perfect compliment to a roasted chicken. When I was learning French, cooking was my favorite way to learn the language. This method produces perfect rice every time. You will…
Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
This is a great side for almost any main course and makes great leftovers. This recipe is ideal because you can cook the green beans ahead of time and finish them minutes before your main course is done. Cooling the beans under water will help them to keep their beautiful green color and stop them…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
I think breakfast is my favorite meal – especially on the weekends. I love the consistency and richness of ricotta cheese and putting in a pancake seems like a brilliant idea. The brightness of the lemon and ginger help to lighten it up. These pancakes take a little more time to cook but they are…
Gingerbread Waffles with Pear syrup and Ginger Cream
I very fondly remember the first time I had these waffles. I was on a girls weekend in Connecticut with my dear friend Joan and she made these for Sunday Brunch. I remember thinking they were so sophisticated for a waffle; I had never tasted anything like it. They require a bit of effort, but for…
Roasted Potatoes and Spinach with Goat Cheese and Eggs
Breakfast for Dinner is one of our favorite meals! Layers of delicious ingredients that you would enjoy for ANY meal of the day make this dish universal. It can also be made with sweet potatoes, butternut squash or any other roasting vegetable you have on hand. This recipe calls for Fleur de sel, a French finishing…
Pomegranate Molasses
When pomegranates are in season, we like to make our juice for this recipe with fresh pomegranates to avoid any preservatives or added sugar. If they are not in season, you can substitute a high quality, unsweetened pomegranate juice. This molasses will last in your refrigerator for up to 6 months and can be…
Kitty’s Coffee Cake
This was my mother in law’s favorite coffee cake recipe. Catherine, lovingly known as Kitty, wasn’t one to share her recipes without a little nudging. Many of them lived only in her head and didn’t exist on paper. I was so afraid that if no one got around to writing them down, these beloved family…
Clam Chowder
I have tried so many clam chowder recipes! I combined the best parts of the recipes I liked to make this one. This is a milky chowder not thickened with flour; your spoon will not stand on end in this dish. It feels fresh and clean so you can taste the clams. When we have…
Sautéed Eggplant with Parsley and Pine Nuts
I made this dish for some new friends that we met sailing in DownEast Maine. Joe told me his favorite vegetable was eggplant, so when they stopped by to see us on their journey, I had to make this for him. Joe loved it and asked me for the recipe; every hostesses golden moment. I…