Crispy Potato Omelet
Today’s breakfast was a classic Crispy Potato Omelet. It's effortless, rustic, and incredibly satisfying when those potatoes get perfectly golden and crisp. I’m already thinking about variations: next time, I’m planning to whisk a pinch of curry powder into the eggs to give it an extra layer of flavor.
By - Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: 1 Serving
Orange Olive Oil Cake
Sometimes the simplest bakes make the biggest impression. My daughter Grace made this absolute beauty of an Orange Olive Oil Cake, and it is everything a weeknight or weekend treat should be: wildly moist, packed with bright citrus, and dangerously easy to throw together. Using olive oil instead of butter gives it a soft, rich texture that actually gets better as it sits. Serve it plain with a light dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of crème fraîche.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 10 Servings
Apple Butter–Glazed Chicken Meatballs with Crispy Shallots
Tender, simmered chicken meatballs coated in a glossy apple butter glaze and topped with crispy fried shallots make these Apple Butter–Glazed Chicken Meatballs one of my absolute favorite recent dinners. Served over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes (I use premade store-bought mash!), this sweet and savory 45-minute dinner hits every single note.
The secret lies in the pan sauce: apple butter delivers a rich, concentrated fruitiness, while Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, and apple cider vinegar cut through the sweetness to build a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Cold Zucchini Soup
Packed with fresh thyme, parsley, and garlic, this Cold Zucchini Soup is deliciously rich and velvety. Silky cream and summer squash team up to deliver bold, bright flavor in every spoonful. Serve it in shot glasses as an elegant appetizer, or pair a full bowl with a warm, crusty baguette for a light meal.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Rainbow Soba Noodles
Beat the extreme summer heat with a vibrant, chilled meal. Tossed in a rich, creamy peanut dressing, these cold Rainbow Soba Noodles are loaded with crisp, fresh produce for maximum crunch and flavor. They can easily be prepped ahead for an effortless weeknight dinner, and the vibrant vegetable toppings are customizable to suit whatever your family loves most.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Grandma Jerry’s Spaghetti
This is my late mother-in-law Jerry's baked spaghetti. One of the most important recipes in our family! She told me how to make it, but it was never as good as when she made it. I even made it in her kitchen with her magic cast-iron skillet and did it exactly as I was told, but it wasn't it! After all these years, I am finally getting close to her wonderful, comforting spaghetti. Basically, the key is to overcook the spaghetti. This goes against every grain of my being. It is very difficult for me to cook pasta past the al dente stage. Just get over yourself and do it! Also, why not just buy a big can of diced tomatoes and not break up the whole ones?! If you did that, it's NOT Grandma's Spaghetti! We always serve this with sourdough with melted Clearman's Cheese Spread. You can only buy it locally, so here is the recipe to make your own.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Chicken, Peach and Spinach Salad
The moment peak-season peaches hit the stands, this salad takes top priority. Juicy peaches and fresh blueberries mingle with tender sliced chicken over a bed of crisp baby spinach. Finished with creamy goat cheese, fresh blueberries, toasted pecans, and a light honey-mustard dressing, it strikes that sweet, rich, and tangy balance in every bite.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 servings
Chipotle Ham Dip
Just returned from my nephew’s beautiful wedding in the UK. The day after the wedding, we had a casual barbecue. My nephew’s new mother-in-law brought this Chipotle Ham Dip. I have to say, I have never heard of it. After one bite, I was hooked! You know how much I love finding unexpected flavor combinations when traveling, and this one took me completely by surprise. It’s rich, smoky, slightly tangy, and ridiculously addicting—the kind of dip where you keep going back "just for one more chip.” I immediately begged for the details so I could recreate it at home.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: 6 - 8 Servings
Chicken in a Hurry
This "Chicken in a Hurry" recipe is a classic weeknight lifesaver! With just 5 minutes of prep and four simple ingredients—boneless chicken thighs, dry onion soup mix, ketchup, and brown sugar—it couldn't be easier to throw together. While the name might be a little ironic (it takes about an hour in the oven, though a slow cooker works great too!), the payoff is worth every minute. You end up with melt-in-your-mouth tender, incredibly savory-sweet chicken that’s perfection served over rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes. It was an absolute hit with everyone at the table!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Million Dollar Corn
Think of Million Dollar Corn as creamed corn, completely reimagined. Naturally sweet corn is tossed in a silky, garlic-butter cream sauce anchored by Boursin cheese, then finished with an addictive Cheez-It and bacon crumble. It’s rich, savory, and easily the best corn you'll ever have.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
