October 7, 2011
parmesan

Parmesan cheese is one of those ingredients that makes everything taste better.  If you can...

October 6, 2011
crepe maker michael jackson

This Italian crepe maker prepares his street sweets with a side of Michael Jackson, jazzing up the...

October 6, 2011
chorizo

Depending on where you grew up, you might know chorizo as a cured Spanish sausage flavored with...

October 4, 2011
apple tarte tatin

Apple Tarte Tatin is one of my favorite autumn desserts.  Slices of tart apple are cooked in...

October 3, 2011
cauliflower

Roasted Parmesan Cauliflower is an easy side dish that can be made in minutes.  Fresh...

October 1, 2011
baked apples

Baked apples are the perfect way to use this seasonal fruit.  The key to use the freshest and...

September 29, 2011
broccoli

Broccoli sometimes gets a bad rap.  When overcooked, it can be bitter and just plain...

September 29, 2011
malfatti

As we approach fall, I begin to yearn for warm comforting meals, usually in the form of a pasta....

September 28, 2011
wine

Barolo, one of Italy's greatest red wines, is made from the Nebbiolo grape primarily from the...

September 27, 2011
beer

Oktoberfest celebrations are taking place all over the country.  For those of us who can't...

September 26, 2011
butternut squash

This is one of my favorite fall dishes.  The sweet butternut squash pairs perfectly with the...

September 24, 2011
champagne poached pears with vanilla and cardamom anyone?

It's that time of year again -- the leaves are turning, pumpkins are starting to crop up all...

September 24, 2011
ravioli

Making homemade ravioli is a great activity to do with friends and family.  Of course you can...

September 24, 2011
Duck Bacon Carbonara

I made this dish for my husband’s birthday. It features Duck Eggs and Duck Bacon (which is...

September 22, 2011
stuffed mushrooms

Stuffed mushrooms are a favorite at my house.  You can make them as an appetizer for a party...

September 20, 2011
lasagna

Lasagna is always a crowd pleaser.  You can make it vegetarian, with meat, or even a Mexican-...

September 19, 2011
leeks au gratin

Gratins list among my favorite autumn dishes - based on a French technique, vegetables are thinly...

September 18, 2011
french onion soup

French onion soup is a perfect recipe for fall.  It is rich, comforting, and most importantly...

September 17, 2011
baked pasta

Baked pasta dishes are crowd pleasers.  Everyone loves al dente pasta tossed in sauce and...

September 17, 2011
tomatoes

Summer is almost a distant memory, and soon the bounty of available fresh veggies will be too. Take...

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