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...

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...

New Decadent 8 & 20: Burgers Florentine

I have a new 8&20 up this week at WineSpectator.com and I am so excited about this one: Burgers Florentine ! I basically took t...

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 ...

Slow Roasted Veal Shoulder with Hominy and Roasted Mixed Tomatillo Salsa

The day before my birthday this year, I was feeling the creative juices flowing in the kitchen. (I try to cook as little as possible on...

My Go-to Roast Chicken

I roast A LOT of chickens. Roasted chickens are delicious, economical, and I can use the leftovers in a million and one different ways—n...

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...

8 & $20: Pork Chops with Roasted Apples and Root Vegetables

Photo Credit: Greg Hudson This post is severely overdue. My most recent 8 & $20 has been up on WineSpectator.com for a few weeks no...

8 & $20: Lamb Kebabs With Israeli Couscous Salad

  Photo Credit: Greg Hudson It's time for another 8 & $20--Up now at WineSpectator.com you'll find my recipe for Lamb Keba...

Salmon-Kale Quinoa Bowl

One recent night, Greg was away for work and I found myself alone for dinner. I'd just been on a long run though, and I felt entitl...