Risotto allo Zafferano (Saffron Risotto)
This risotto gets its deeper color from the combination of saffron and homemade vegetable stock made from veggies, mushrooms, and onion...
Barbeque Kale Chips
The first time I ate a kale chip, I thought, “What’s the big deal? This is what people are raving about? It tastes like kale and salt!”...
Spicy Blueberry Cheese Dip
The inspiration for this comes from two places: my blueberry sauce which I normally serve over cheese blintzes and my mom’s pepper jelly...
Cauliflower, Carrots, Coconut & Coriander over Coconut Basmati Rice!
Cauliflower is a misunderstood vegetable that rarely seems to shine. Sure, it takes its place on vegetable trays or as a stand-in for...
Russian Egg Salad Sandwich
No doubt the Italian in me reigns over my soul. But on cold, rainy days, my belly craves the almost poetic comfort from the simple,...
Pasta & Eggs
I absolutely love this pasta. I eat it once a week for breakfast. I’m not going to lie, one week I even ate it three days in a row!...
Eggplant, Potato & Feta Frittata
A frittata is Italy’s version of the quiche—minus the crust. I didn’t grow up eating frittata but I began making them when I was first...
Cottage Cheese & Peas Bruschetta
Peas and oregano; peas and shallots; shallots and cheese; soft cheese and lemon; lemon and oregano…for such a simple dish, this...
Grilled Avocado Tropical Sunshine Salad
Clearing 12 inches of snow from the driveway is a powerful feeling. But when I have to do it several times a week for months on end, the...
Grab the Mints...It's Time for Deluxe French Onion Soup!
When I was little, I was always excited whenever a restaurant offered French Onion Soup on its menu. Crusty bread, melted cheese, sweet...
