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‘Oven-Roasted Chicken with Grapes’

The highlighted recipes for the next couple of days come from one of my new favorite cookbooks.  A Bon Appetit… Continue reading »

‘Spiced Marinated Lamb Chops with Garlickly Yogurt’

Not only do you serve these flavorful lamb chops with a garlic and lemon-infused Greek yogurt sauce, but the lamb… Continue reading »

Roast Carrot-Ginger Soup with Mascarpone & Sunflower Seeds

It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a simple bag of carrots.  With those lovely orange gems on hand, along… Continue reading »

‘Salmon in Smoky Tomato Broth’

Talk about a ‘wow’ factor!  This amazing, simple salmon recipe has the overall feel of a restaurant-quality dish, and only… Continue reading »

‘Roasted Pork Loin Filet with Oregano & Pomegranate Molasses’

I adore the magazine Acadiana Profile each month for its all-things-south-Louisiana content.  From personal profiles, articles, recipes and its last… Continue reading »

Rapa con Salsiccia

Oh what a classic.  This traditional northern Italian side dish couldn’t be simpler, or more scrumptious. A simple sauté of… Continue reading »

Sicilian Spaghetti

For this delectable and unique pasta, I decided to combine al dente spaghetti noodles with an array of Sicilian flavors.  Plump… Continue reading »

‘Green Pearl Barley Salad with Roast Parsnips and Goat’s Cheese’

This hearty pearl barley salad gets its lovely green hue from a homemade pea, mint and arugula pesto.  The salad… Continue reading »

Provençal Veal Roast with Mushrooms, Marsala & Sage

This is a perfect Sunday dinner idea.  A slow-braised veal roast flavored with the unique tastes of southern France—I incorporated… Continue reading »

Cacio e Pepe

Just another example of how simple is sometimes better.  Cacio e Pepe is a classic Italian pasta dish, normally made… Continue reading »