Cozy Date Night In with Gnocchi with Easy Pork Ragù

  Happy Valentine’s Day! We’re not really ones for going out on Valentine’s around here and generally opt to celebrate with a cozy dinner in...

Green Blender Sauces: Easy Pesto, Salsa Verde, Chimichurri, plus Gremolata

You probably know by now that I love leftovers. I think of them as a game–a challenge and a springboard to make something new. I also l...

8 & $20 Venezuelan Style

  Photo credit: Greg Hudson I once again am behind the curve.  Work and few other things have been keeping me away. I had a new 8 ...

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...

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...

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...

Leftover Makeover: Pork Belly Stir-fry

I have a new 8 & $20 up on WineSpectator.com   and I have to tell you that I’m really excited about this one: Pork Belly Bánh Mì! ...

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...

Leftover Makeover: Buckwheat Italian Wedding Soup

We all make mistakes. You add a little too much of something or maybe not enough of something else. You get distracted, you let just a ...

Leftover Makeover: Beef & French Onion Grilled Cheese

My latest 8 & $20 is up today on WineSpectator.com and it is yummy: French Onion Filet Mignon .  What’s cool about this particula...