I have really been enjoying the Mussels from Prince Edward Island lately. I have been trying to make them in many different ways, trying decide what I like the best. This Mussels and Chorizo with Fettuccine is just the right spice. The chorizo, mixed with the fresh tomatoes and fettuccine, leaves the best flavor in…
Whole Striped Bass Baked in Salt
I love trying recipes that I have never done before. This Whole Striped Bass Baked in Salt is certainly one of them. It may look and sound more difficult than it is, but, I promise you the results are worth every single step. We are so lucky to live in an area that has such…
Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans
We had friends coming for dinner and were trying to be creative and try something new, without being too complicated. I really like that Roasted Chicken Thighs with Cannellini Beans is easy and can be made in one hour, so this was perfect! The mustard and olive oil give the chicken thighs a really nice…
Sake Fried Rice
I have been looking for a really good Sake Fried Rice recipe. So this is a combination of an old and a new recipe. Our friends own a Sake brewery, so I wanted to make sure I include their Blue Current Sake in the recipe. After you cook the rice, chop the scallions and the…
Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Herb Crust
We made this Rack of Lamb with roasted vegetables, you can put the roasted vegetables in the oven for 30 minutes before you put the lamb in, and they will both be ready at the same time. They both cook at the same temperature, bonus. You can coat the lamb with the crust ahead of…
Meatballs in Fiore Marinara Sauce
There is so much to say about these Meatballs in Fiore Marinara Sauce. They are part family, part Rao’s. Rao’s is a hundred year old restaurant tucked away in East Harlem, New York. The restaurant became so popular that the owners decided that rather than turn away longtime customers who could not act fast…
Fiore Marinara Sauce
This simple Fiore Marinara Sauce has abundant flavor. My husband is Italian and this was his Grandmother’s marinara sauce. I never had the privilege of meeting Lucy Fiore, but I understand she was quite a life force. This is the marinara sauce I use for almost everything requiring a red sauce; I use it for…
No Bean Chicken Chili
Try this delicious No Bean Chicken Chili and I guarantee you won’t miss the beans. When I was in the corporate world, in another life, we would have potluck lunches around the holidays. This chili is what I would always make; with garnishes. I would prepare it on the stovetop and transport it in…
Chorizo and Seafood Paella with Cauliflower
This Chorizo and Seafood Paella with Cauliflower is a Paleo version of paella. Instead of using rice I used cauliflower. It looks a little different but the flavor and texture is exceptional. Once you have done the prep work, it comes together very quickly. I love how the flavor of the saffron is so subtle…
Bolognese
Our family loves Bolognese! This is the perfect weeknight bolognese. You can serve it with any pasta of your choice or spaghetti squash or spiraled zucchini. It is really good with a caesar salad with baked croutons. I love to cook it in the oven, I think it enhances the flavors and it makes the whole…