Leek and Potato Soufflé With Ham and Fontina
I made this Leek and Potato Soufflé With Ham and Fontina. We have made Gruyère Cheese and Chive Soufflé for over 32 years. This leek and potato version is less of a soufflé and more of a fluffy potato dish. The leeks and ham elevated the flavor of the potatoes. If you’re afraid of making a soufflé, this is a good place to start. The potatoes make it less delicate, so it’s less likely to fall.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad
Shishito peppers have become popular. They are mostly mild, but about one out of ten are spicy, which adds an element of surprise. The person that gets the spicy one will have good luck! This Blistered Shishito and Corn Salad is a flavorful salad to add to your repertoire.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Grilled Broccoli
This Grilled Broccoli is something I will have on repeat. It's marinated in soy sauce, honey, Worcestershire, and ketchup, which gives the broccoli so much flavor. It's ready for the grill in 10 minutes, alternatively, you can roast it in the oven at 425°F for 16-20 minutes.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Balsamic Roasted Cabbage
This Balsamic Roasted Cabbage recipe is easy and delicious. They’re brushed with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and then get a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and honey. Cabbage is the second most economical cooked vegetable in terms of price per edible cup, second only to potatoes. Not only that, it's loaded with nutritional benefits and there are so many ways to cook it.
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Apple Tart with Rosemary & Honey Syrup
This Apple Tart with Rosemary & Honey Syrup is easy to make with frozen store-bought puff pastry. The rosemary-infused honey drizzled on at the end really adds complexity to this simple tart.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters
Bitters add a complexity of flavor, usually used in cocktails, as a way to highlight the flavors of a dish. These Sweet Potatoes with Orange Bitters from Yotam Ottolenghi's Plenty More are sweet, bitter, salty, and bursting with flavor. You can read about the interesting history of Angostura Bitters.
- Yields: 4 Servings
Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon
These Dates Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Wrapped in Bacon are one of my favorite hors d'oeuvres. I love the sweetness of the dates with the saltiness of the bacon which all come together with the tangy goat cheese. I assemble them earlier in the day ready for the oven later.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 8 Servings
Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup
This Lemony Carrot and Cauliflower Soup is a recipe you can alter to suit your taste. It has miso paste stirred into it, which gives it a depth of flavor. I also added a splash of cream at the end, though that is optional.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ikra, Eggplant Spread
Ikra is a Ukranian vegetable spread that's made of roasted eggplant, bell peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic. I had it at a restaurant recently and decided to make my own. This deliciously healthy spread can be served with sliced bread, pita chips or would work well with a charcuterie board.
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Chicken & Broccoli Braid
I had some leftover pizza dough, so I made this Chicken & Broccoli Braid. You can customize this to suit your taste. For instance, you could use tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil... The next time I make this I am going to use puff pastry, you can also use crescent roll dough from the market.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings











