Cooking Method: Boiling

Maple Sugar

Making Maple Sugar is not as hard as you might think. It is just maple syrup that's boiled to 265° F, and then cooled and ground into granulated sugar.

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Beef Bourguignon with Gnocchi

I was out yesterday and my daughter Zoe called me. She asked if she could borrow the blue Le Creuset pot that was in our garage. I said sure, but it was her Christmas present! She made this Beef Bourguignon with Gnocchi, which looked incredibly delicious! However, she did NOT make it at our house, so I never got to have any! The way the recipe is written looks rather complicated, but in fact, it's fairly simple.

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Pasta with Shrimp, Broccoli and Tomatoes

This Pasta with Shrimp, Broccoli and Tomatoes is one of those things I created from ingredients I had on hand. You can use fresh cherry or sun-dried tomatoes.  It's a fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe, the whole family will love.

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Pickled Harissa Corn Relish

Make this Pickled Harissa Corn Relish while corn is in peak season. It's great served over cumin-rubbed grilled ribeyes, shredded pork or burgers.

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Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad

If you know me well, you know I have been obsessed with Hatch chiles for years. I used to buy 38 pound bags. They only come from the Hatch Valley in New Mexico. They have a very short season, typically from the first of August through the end of September. The Hatch Valley is believed to have the best terroir in the entire world to grow these particular chiles. And, did you know that green chiles contain 356% more vitamin C than oranges? Anyway, I could go on and on.... 

Supermarkets have jumped on the band wagon and are roasting them in their parking lots. I'm all for it. This Hatch Green Chile Potato Salad was one of the Hatch related things for sale I purchased yesterday. It takes ordinary potato salad to a whole new level in my opinion.

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Potato Gnocchi

My friend Melanie and her sister Donna invited me to dinner last night to make homemade Gnocchi, which are delicate, pillowy potato dumplings. Their Italian grandmother taught them how to make these wonderful delicious gnocchi. There is a bit of a "technique" to master, but once you get the hang of it, they are easy and fun to make. You can serve with many ways. They served this with simple marinara sauce and freshly grated Parmesan.

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Black Bean Soup

My daughter made this Black Bean Soup from Bon Appétit's Basically series. In this recipe, you don't have to soak your dried beans overnight. The magic is all in the garnishes. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or having people over for a casual dinner, a bunch of toppings—something crunchy, something creamy, something fresh and herby, elevates this humble bowl of beans feel like a party.

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Zucchini and Feta Pasta

My daughter Zoe made this Zucchini and Feta Pasta dinner. It's actually her take on my Mushroom and Feta Pasta. The kids don't like mushrooms, which is very sad indeed! This is the perfect summer pasta dish when zucchini is plentiful in your garden.

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Heart Healthy Smothered Chicken

I had a client who was on a special diet and could not have salt, carbs and sugar. I love this kind of challenge. My goal is to make this Heart Healthy Smothered Chicken as flavorful as possible with no salt. This low-carb, high-protein chicken is the perfect mix of healthy and delicious! This meal can be made ahead and frozen.

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Steel Cut Oats with Almond Milk

Here are to ways to make Steel Cut Oats with Almond Milk. One way is in an Instant Pot and the other way on the stovetop. Oatmeal is a proven winner, both for its flavor and its health benefits, but the same old oatmeal every week gets boring. This version, made with steel cut (also known as pinhead) oats and almond milk is especially delicious.

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