Instant Pot Chicken Chili

This Instant Pot Chicken Chili is a lighter version than traditional beef chili. Cooking in an Instant Pot makes dinner effortless during a busy work week. 

By Leslie Blythe

Fagioli Al Uccelletto “Tuscan Baked Beans”

I serve these Fagioli Al Uccelletto “Tuscan Baked Beans” with the Italian-style Slow-Roasted Pork Roast with Oranges & Onions. They go perfectly with it. These beans are a typical dish from Tuscany, particularly in the Florence area.

By Leslie Blythe

Plum Galette

This rustic Plum Galette is the perfect summer dessert. The ripe plums are juicy and delicious and it takes only minutes to throw together. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche.

By Leslie Blythe

Beef and Tomato with Zucchini Casserole

Here's another family-friendly weeknight meal. Your kids will love this cheesy casserole. It's also the perfect way to use up some of the zucchini in your garden.

By Leslie Blythe

Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella

This Quick Tomato-Basil Pasta with Fresh Mozzarella is an easy back to school, family-friendly meal, using minimal ingredients. It's pasta with tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.

By Leslie Blythe

Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon

This Honey-Soy Glazed Salmon has a sweet and tangy flavor. The salmon is brushed with a mixture of honey, soy sauce, whole grain Dijon mustard, seasoned rice wine vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes and then broiled.

By Leslie Blythe

Mixed-Berry Galette

One of Summer's greatest offerings is the abundance of berries. This Mixed-Berry Galette is a very quick and easy dessert. A galette is a French rustic, free-form tart made with a single crust. This basic galette recipe can be tailored to fit whatever fruit you have on hand.

By Leslie Blythe

Flo’s Hot Dog Relish

While recently in Maine, we were taken to Flo's Hot Dogs, which I was told was a must when in Maine. It's located on Rte. 1 in the seacoast area of Maine, in Cape Neddick. This little shack has been making Flo’s famous hot dogs since 1959. There is almost always a long line out the door from the time they open (11am), until the time they close (3pm). I will have to admit I was a bit dubious because the most popular hot dog is served with mayo, celery salt and Flo's special relish that looks very strange and really rather unappetizing. Here's the deal - THEY ARE SERIOUSLY GOOD! I know most of you are scoffing, but just stop! I found several recipes for the relish online. One of them said to simmer it stirring CONSTANTLY for 8 hours! Now I don't know about you, but I have a life! I actually made the relish in my Instant Pot / pressure cooker. (20 minutes at HIGH pressure, then quick release). You can also just simmer it on the stove for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally during commercials. This sounds like I watch daytime TV, which I don't...

The true test was last night my friend from Maine tried them and said I NAILED it! You have no idea how happy this makes me. I can now open a West Coast branch!

To serve a Flo's "House Special" dog - mayo, celery salt and Flo's relish!

By Leslie Blythe

Venetian-Style Pork Cutlet

After watching the Venice episode of Somebody Feed Phil where he goes to a restaurant called Trattoria Da Arturo that has been around since 1968 to have their famous fried pork chop, I decided to make it. The actual recipe for Venetian-Style Pork Cutlet is on the restaurant's website. It's basically a breaded pork cutlet that is doused in a lot of white wine vinegar at the end. It's just simply amazing. I have been to Venice many times and will definitely go to have it at Trattoria Da Arturo.

By Leslie Blythe

Japanese Deviled Eggs

I created these Japanese Deviled Eggs yesterday for a dinner party we went to. The eggs are marinated in soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger. I love experimenting with new versions of a classic dish.

By Leslie Blythe