Old-Fashioned Rhubarb Coffee Cake
June 2025
Every cook has a story about when and where they found their love for cooking. My path was not unusual.
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Thai Yellow Curry Paste: The Ultimate Condiment
Read nowMay 2025
They are quick. They’re easy. They deliver big flavor in small doses and add the richness we crave. What’s not to love about condiments? -
Easy Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi)
Read nowApril 2025
In most places, it’s warm enough to grill outside – let the BBQ season begin! -
Brussels Sprouts with an Italian Twist
Read nowMarch 2025
As Spring holidays approach, my menu planning is in full swing. Today, I wanted to focus on a simple vegetable dish for entertaining that could be served... -
Valentine’s Day Flourless Chocolate Torte
Read nowFebruary 2025
This simple but decadent dessert is as good as the ingredients you use. Be sure your butter and eggs are very fresh and buy the best chocolate you can afford. -
Warm, Comforting Italian Chicken Noodle Soup
Read nowJanuary 2025
It is the height of cold season, and if you are lucky, you haven’t yet succumbed to a cough, sneeze or sniffle. -
Sicilian Pasta with Five Nut Pesto
December 2024Read now
Eight years ago, I married my Sicilian husband on the farm we built in Napa, California. -
Florida Keys Matecumbe Fish
November 2024Read now
We have made a few trips to the Florida Keys in the last couple of years as we spend more time with our families in Florida. -
How to Make Yosenabe (Japanese Hot Pot)
October 2024Read now
With fall around the corner and temperatures starting to drop, it’s time to start thinking about comforting soups and stews.
