Chicken Thighs with Lemon and Leeks

Happy New Year, MLK Day, Valentine’s, and President's Day! Hope your 2020 is off to an amazing start. It has been a busy, wonderful y...

Parsley-Tomato Shrimp with Lemon Pepper Orzo

I have a beautiful summer dish for you today–Parsley-Tomato Shrimp with Lemon Pepper Orzo. The dish is super simple, quick to prepare,...

Miso Sesame Salmon 8 & $20 AND Cool Cucumber-Salmon Soba Noodles Leftover Makeover

Photo credit: Greg Hudson I have a new 8 & $20 up at WineSpectator.com to share with you– Miso-Sesame Salmon with Cucumber Sala...

New 8 & $20 for Memorial Day: Pork Satay with Ginger-Soy Chickpea and Kale Salad

Memorial Day is this weekend, which signals the start of summer festivities. If you've looking for something delicious and easy to ma...

8 & $20 Stuffed Chicken and Goat Cheese Leftover Makeovers

A brand new 8 & 20 is up this week at WineSpectator.com. I think this one should be a crowd pleaser: Goat Cheese–Stuffed Chicken Brea...

Roasted Lamb with Thyme Wine Sauce and Cauliflower

I think you all know by now that I love food and wine pairing. The way they work together is truly fascinating to me.  Every now and ag...

Early Fall 8 & $20: Lamb-Stuffed Eggplant

My latest 8 & $20 is up this week at WineSpectator.com: Lamb-Stuffed Eggplant. This recipe makes good use of veggies in the market ...

New 8 & 20: Cod With Mixed Summer Squash Sauté, plus Leftover Makeover

Labor Day might have passed us by, but there's still plenty of summer produce at the markets. We've been taking advantage of a...

Simple Summer 8 & $20: Turkey and Strawberry Salad with Baked Goat Cheese

Just a quickie post today to point you in the direction of my latest 8 & $20 now up at WineSpectator.com : Turkey and Strawberry Sal...

Buckwheat Tabouli

Add caption This one’s for my mother-in-law, since I promised her months ago that I’d share th is recipe. Like so many of us, she bega...

Reflections Over Orzo Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and Asparagus

I must caution you that I’m going to get a little contemplative in this post. I originally created this dish to be served at a somber occ...

Leftover Makeover: Tuna–Cabbage Salad Wrap

I have another new recipe up this week on WineSpectator.com–8 & $20: Sesame Calamari With Red Cabbage and Grapefruit Salad . It’s cri...

Greg’s Edamame Hummus

I’m the head chef in our house. Mostly because I love cooking. However, sometimes my husband Greg will take the reigns in our kitche...

Leftover Makeover: Arctic Char Crepes with Fennel Sauce

Spring is in full force and lighter fare is in order.  My latest 8 & $20— Arctic Char with Orange Scented ...

Banana Bread Oatmeal

I love bananas, but I have a bit of a problem with them.  My ideal banana is slightly on the green side. Mostly yellow, but still with...

New 8 & $20: Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate-Mint Bulgur Wheat PLUS Leftover Makeover

Photo Credit: Greg Hudson My recipe for Pistachio-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Pomegranate-Mint Bulgur Wheat is up this week at WineSpec...

Mustard Braised Chicken Thighs with Sundried Tomato Cannellini Beans

Pantry staple dinners can be such a godsend. As much we all want dinners abounding with beautiful fresh veggies, sometimes you just need...