The no tears way to tackle the tiers of a wedding cake
There are many things I am not an expert at: making wedding cakes, frosting wedding cakes, and decorating wedding cakes among them. But despite my lack of formal expertise, I have…
Recipes
Roasted Artichoke Heart Pasta with olives and lemons - a perfect pairing for spring
This pasta dish, made with grilled or roasted artichoke hearts, tangy olives and a handful of peppery arugula, is tossed in lemon and garlic-infused olive oil creating a perfect…
Springtime Chicken Cacciatore – a seasonal twist on a classic Italian dish
I usually think of Chicken Cacciatore as a fall or winter dish, with chicken simmering in a delicious tomato and veggie broth, but as I was eyeing our tomatoes already ripening on…
Hearty, savory, homemade veggie burgers are anything but bland
I was craving a good garden burger one day and decided to try making my own using all the fresh veggies I love best – carrots, cauliflower, onions, shallots, mushrooms,…
Give your Valentine the gift of crispy, buttery cookie goodness
Valentine’s Day is a free pass to go all out on sweets, especially cookies covered in icing and sprinkles! These brown sugar Valentine’s cookies fully embrace the moment.…
Crispy, flavorful Chicken Confit
In our Feb. 20, 2019 issue, we shared a recipe for duck confit — a dish we still adore. But my son Joel has since invented a different method, creating a new take that’s even…
Rustic Eggplant Medley a savory, sweet and smoky Mediterranean delight
There’s something undeniably comforting about Mediterranean cooking – those sun-kissed flavors, slow-simmered aromas, and simple ingredients that somehow create pure magic.…
Roasted Pumpkin Tacos, a delish dish for fall
It’s October, and to me, that means one thing – pumpkins! From families roaming the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect carving pumpkins to miniature pumpkins brightening…