Easy Zucchini Appetizers
Last week marked a very special anniversary. Happy Birthday, Silver Fox! To celebrate, on Saturday morning we enjoyed some clothes-shopping on my dime. And that evening, we attended a benefit dinner...
View ArticleBlender Corn and Herb Soufflé
A-hem. Do you feel like a slob when you eat corn -- on its cob -- in public? I certainly do. For chic entertaining, I prefer to serve corn the regal way: in a tempting, tantalizing, and tidy soufflé!...
View ArticlePommes Anna with Chives (GF)
Shall we learn a couple of French nouns today? Good. Pomme (de terre) is a potato. Anna is...well, not exactly the "girl next door." We'll discuss Anna's scandalous (and extraordinarily-busy) past in...
View ArticleRockin’ Roulades! (Low-Carb and GF)
These roulades are low-carb and gluten free, but they taste like a dream. They're perfect for company occasions, too. Prepare them well in advance, pop them in the oven about 35 minutes guests arrive,...
View ArticleMake Your Own Beef Stock
Brrr! Last Friday, temperatures here plunged to 47°F. To celebrate autumn's refreshing return, I did what any sensible omnivore would do: I made beef stock. According to reports I've read (here's one),...
View ArticleCoquilles St. Jacques (GF)
I had three good reasons for making Coquilles St. Jacques today. Shall I list them all for you? First, I wanted to use up some of the scallions in my garden. Scallions are a terrific substitute for...
View ArticleGobble-Gobble Squash!
Last night, just for the fun of it, I roasted a quartet of acorn squash. Then I filled the cavities with a simple saute of ground turkey, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, fragrant thyme,...
View ArticleSalted Caramel Sauce
Who can resist Salted Caramel Sauce? Not me! The homemade version has a deep, roasted flavor that puts store-bought caramel to shame. It's a cinch to make from scratch. All you need are four simple...
View ArticleCaramel Apple Roulades (GF)
According to my psychologist-husband, couples that pick apples together tend to stay together. Okay, he actually said that "having traditions is an important component of a solid relationship." But you...
View Article(Make-Ahead) Braised Short Ribs
My annual holiday dilemma? What to serve the crowd for Christmas dinner. Beef tenderloin is nice, but egad -- the price. Ditto for roast goose. Furthermore, I want something that I can make in advance,...
View ArticleFlourless Chocolate Cake
If you've never tasted a Flourless Chocolate Cake, please take note: it's delicious! It's delicious with coffee, champagne, or a simple glass of milk. And would you believe this fudgy-creamy miracle is...
View ArticleEpisode 4: Carrot-Ginger-Orange Soup!
I think you'll love my latest video. It features a simple winter soup that tastes -- I kid you not -- like pure sunshine. Need a beta carotene pick-me-up? Make this soup! Wanna be the first kid on the...
View ArticleVideo: Strawberry Soufflé (GF)
What's pink, puffed, and purrrr-fectly delicious? My easy-to-make Strawberry Soufflé! I love this dessert so much that I made a video of the recipe for you. I hope you enjoy it. Think you'll give this...
View Article(Make Ahead) Vegetarian Main Course
Sauté some colorful vegetables, cloak them in a semi-spicy sauce, serve the works over hot cooked rice, and what will you have? A vegetarian main course that even meat-freaks will love! Here’s the...
View ArticleChickpea Pancakes with Wild Blueberry Sauce (GF)
Meet my newest addiction: Chickpea Pancakes topped with Wild Blueberry Sauce. The nutty-tasting, gluten-free pancakes are high in protein and fiber. And oh, the sauce! I make it with frozen,...
View ArticleGrilled Zucchini with Arugula Pesto
Did you know that grilled zucchini and garlicky arugula pesto are a match made in heaven? I did not, until I tasted the dynamic duo at The People’s Pub in Chatham, NY, a few weeks ago. I couldn’t wait...
View ArticleFarmer’s Casserole
A “Farmer’s Casserole” is simply potatoes, cheese, and meat, all suspended in a creamy custard sauce. It’s a useful dish for busy cooks. You can assemble it, freeze it, and then bake it when needed....
View ArticlePumpkin Soufflé (GF)
Pumpkin pie and me? We’re over. Finished. Splitsville. The pie can claim adultery, but I don’t care. I’ve fallen fast and hard for a dramatic, delicious, and naturally gluten-free Pumpkin Soufflé!...
View ArticleSheet Pan Dinner: Chicken, Veggies, and Carrot Top Pesto
I made this for dinner the other night, and it was heaven on a sheet pan. Carrots and potatoes are among my favorite root vegetables, and since I had them in my garden, I decided to roast them...
View ArticleDijon Pork Chops with Cabbage and Apples
We’re fond of pork chops, Mr. Fox and I. We love them broiled, baked, or grilled. We also love them roasted on a sheet pan, alongside wedges of red apple and ribbons of green cabbage. This latter...
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