Dinner

All About Summer Salads

This is the hand out for my Facebook Live "All About Summer Salads" So many great combinations here to choose from - to find that perfect...

Grilled Country Style Pork Ribs

I used pork country-style ribs which are not ribs, but blade steaks or chops. It is a very inexpensive cut of meat and stays so juicy on...

Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Meatballs

These little meatballs are so addictive - and easy to do for a cocktail party. They can all be made ahead and just baked when you are...

Rum Chicken Bites

These are irresistible little bites of chicken bursting with a savory rum flavor and with a shot of lime and hot sauce, it makes them a...

Chana Dal and Lamb Masala

Chana Dal is another name for dried split baby chickpeas. Once soaked and simmered they have the texture of a firm lentil and hold their...

Cauliflower Soup with Sesame Oil

This soup has a very short list of ingredients and big on flavor. The perfect soup to whip up with you want something warm and filling...

Hungarian Mushroom Soup

The perfect solution to a chilly day. Any variety of mushroom will work, just be sure to saute them well to bring out all of their...

Chinese 5-Spice Vegetable Beef Soup

The combination of the turnips and 5-spice powder gives this humble soup such rich flavor and the Manchego makes it hardy - my kind of...

Roasted Apples and Honeynut Squash

Fall is the season to seek out Honeynut squash at your local farmers market. They are like a Butternut squash but they are smaller,...

Roasted Tomatoes with Sherry and Bacon

Garden tomatoes, Spanish sherry, crispy bacon and melty cheese - how could you go wrong? They are easy to do ahead and are best served...

Grilled Shrimp with Herb Butter

Time to fire up the grill! This shrimp takes just minutes to cook to perfection and keeps your kitchen cool. I served these skewers on...

Crispy Lemon Chicken

This is a recipe all about technique with a simple list of ingredients. Read on how you can create a golden crusted moist piece of...

Harissa Cauliflower Soup

Make a pot of this spicy vegetarian soup and you will have a week’s worth of satisfying healthy lunches. By adding the undrained beans...

Coconut Milk Pork Adobo

There are as many adobo recipes as there are Filipino cooks - this one uses coconut milk along with the traditional vinegar and soy sauce....

5-Spice Duck Breast Salad with Kumquat Dressing

I am celebrating the season of citrus with this recipe - clean and refreshing kumquats and blood oranges combined with roasted sweet...

Lumpia

Lumpia are very similar to egg rolls, but their paper thin wrappers made from wheat flour gives them an irresistible crunch and texture. ...

Hamburger Soup

A family favorite from my childhood. Use what vegetables you have on hand, easy to change the recipe up, and alway delicious. Adding...

Port and Mushroom Beef Stew

I used the crock pot for this stew to develop the rich combination of beef and port. If you can't find chuck eye, use boneless beef...

Coconut Curry Shrimp Soup

This soup is all from my pantry shelves and freezer - it will come together in about 15 minutes and so packed with flavor. A fabulous...

Curried Butternut Squash Soup

This is my fall go to soup for lunches. When you use butternut squash which has already been peeled and cut, you can pull this soup...