At this point it seems as though most cooks have a recipe that became their favorite dish to make during the pandemic. I am no exception. Exactly three years ago this week, my husband abandoned his office and began working from his new home office […]
If you’re like me, you grew up eating canned black beans. And, if you’re like me, you’ve most likely found your favorite brand that you’ve been loyal to for years. They’re delicious, easy and a great last minute, healthy side dish, which is why I […]
Let me start by saying that this is not your typical Coq au Vin, and purists should turn away quickly and hide their eyes. Now, with this disclaimer out of the way, I can honestly say that this is the coziest of all winter soups, […]
It’s cold and rainy here in the Northeast once again, which is hard to believe considering that it was seventy-degrees and sunny just two days ago. But, I guess that was just a teaser of things to come. For now, we’re staying indoors and dreaming […]
It seems that the older I get the more I feel myself wanting to get in touch with my Ukrainian roots. Having emigrated to the United States with my family at the age of nine, I spent most of my younger years poo-pooying Ukrainian (or […]
I love it when I can sneak something healthy into something that seems a bit decadent. These pancakes are exactly the type of dish that I’m talking about. It all started with a plan to make zucchini ravioli but I got sidetracked with a few […]
I love whole roasted fish and, boy, do I love trying various preparation styles and creative sauces that often accompany it in a restaurant. However, sometimes all I crave is simply prepared fish that doesn’t disguise it’s natural flavor. That’s where this recipe comes in. […]
It’s a beautiful and sunny day here in the Northeast but don’t be fooled by the site of the newly laid bright green sod in my back yard. The howling wind and dropping temperature are an indication that Mother Nature is not ready for spring […]
All winter long I crave salads with gorgeous fresh vegetables and grilled stone fruit. The kind of salad you can usually throw together in a matter of minutes in the summer months but is a bit more of a challenge once the temperature dips and […]