Mother’s Day is around the corner, but do you really need a special occasion to buy a cookbook? I know I don’t. Speaking as someone whose office and kitchen are stacked with cookbooks on every conceivable surface, I confess I have a bit of a problem. Yes, I check out recipes online, and cook from […]
Pandemic, schmandemic.
Are you ready for some football? On Feb. 13, the Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Without our beloved Bears in the game, that gives us more time focus on what really matters on Super Bowl Sunday—the food! Here’s a collection of foolproof Super Bowl recipes and delicious […]
If you resolved to eat healthier in the new year, your motivation (and inspiration) may have started to lag by now. Stay on track by adding these healthy, superfood-packed dishes to your dinner lineup. Coconut Cream Green Soup with Seared Salmon When it comes to superfoods, it’s hard to beat leafy greens, wild rice, and […]
There may be no more satisfying way to celebrate the holidays than by gathering around the table with family and friends to share some home-cooked food and a bottle of wine — whether it’s a sophisticated soiree or an intimate supper. As you’re gearing up for a holiday celebration of your own, who better to […]
When we downsized two years ago and moved to a new home, I knew it was time to jettison some cookbooks to get my collection down to a “manageable” size. So, I bit the bullet and did it, donating over 200 (!) cookbooks to charitable auctions and local libraries and bookstores. But full confession here, […]
The big turkey day is around the corner, and I think we can agree it’s all about the Thanksgiving side dishes — and desserts, too, of course. So, what’s on your menu this year? At my house, you’ll find many of these dishes — spins on classic recipes for iconic Thanksgiving side dishes and desserts. […]
Whether your guests are gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan or observing a keto diet, this holiday menu offers delicious dishes everyone will enjoy.
The kids are back in school, and glory be! They’ll return home exhausted from their day, and ready to eat — in quantity. What you really need now is a few good go-to recipes that are mindful of your busy schedule and allow your family to sit down to dinner, no matter who is doing […]
If you love hot dogs, and want to impress friends and family this Memorial Day weekend, we’ve got five hot dog recipes from around the country that put a gourmet spin on the classic backyard barbecue fare. Here are five fun ways chefs prepare hot dogs. Hawaiian Hot Dog A bacon-wrapped frank is juxtaposed with […]
