Recipes
Prawn
Roasted Shrimp and Fava Bean Pesto Toasts
Warm baguette crostini topped with lemony minted fava bean pesto. roasted shrimp, and shaved pecorino romano cheese.
Prawn
Spicy Malaysian Curried Noodles
The first time my Malaysian friend made me laksa, I absolutely fell in love with it. So as soon as I had the chance, I decided to make it at home, with a few extra ingredients to spruce it up. The ingredient list may look long, but the process is super simple and uber delicious.
Air Fryer
Air-Fryer Shrimp Scampi
This was the first dish I made in the air fryer that required using a pan to cook something in the basket. Once I tried this, I was hooked and other ideas for air fryer recipes started to come to me. What I like about this is that it’s one dish, no splatters to clean up, fairly hands-free, and fast. Many of my readers have told me this is the best shrimp scampi they’ve ever had.
Air Fryer
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos
I love buffalo chicken wings, but one of my favorite vegan restaurants in Philadelphia, PA. Bar Bombón, makes me not miss them at all.
Beef
Fried Chicken and Waffles
Ever tried the popular southern dish fried chicken and waffles? Here's why it belongs on your breakfast menu.
Desserts
Saffron Semifreddo with Cherry-Cardamom Syrup and Salted Honey-Hazelnuts
This recipe was inspired by my final project in culinary school, placing saffron in dessert and letting it shine by sweet deliverance. We made ice cream sandwiches and put saffron in the cookie; I fell in love with the way the threads ran like ribbons through the dessert, making it a beautiful last dance. This semifreddo is the definition of decadence, made with Italian sweet vermouth and accompanied by a lush cherry-cardamom syrup and finished with a salty-sweet crunch. My favorite part about making this is you can make the semifreddo (the diligent part), and simply finish the other two components while the custard freezes. I prefer to serve mine scooped straight from the bowl for a rustic presentation. A bonus to this recipe is you can use the leftover egg whites for macaroons or for making an omelet for lunch.
Desserts
Strawberry-Fennel Ice Cream
I came up with this recipe using raw cream, eggs straight from the farm, agave nectar and fennel pollen that tastes just like spring. The beautiful pink color comes from a puree of strawberries but there are also chunks of whole berry to add texture to the creamy base.
Desserts
Chocolate Stout Pudding
A rich dark chocolate pudding that puts the store-bought version to shame.
Desserts
Coconut Spelt Scones with Blueberries
A fruit-filled vegan scone that holds its own against traditional variations.
Beef
Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs
It doesn’t take a lot to get the most tender, juicy, crispy baked chicken thighs. Just a few ingredients and one pan, and you have your new favorite baked chicken recipe.
Beef
Make Ahead Spicy Olive Pasta
This is a fancy version of my grandchildren's favorite baked spaghetti. It feels like such a special dinner, and it's so cozy for winter.
Beef
Pho Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Learn how to make pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup with rice noodles and fragrant garnishes. Seasoned with cinnamon, star anise and cardamom, our aromatic, from-scratch beef broth really makes this pho recipe stand out.
Beef
Shrimp Cobb Salad
Shrimp Cobb salad is a seafood spin on the classic dish, made with the classic hard-boiled eggs and crispy bacon, plus a tangy homemade Gorgonzola dressing.
Beef
Caprese Eggplant Hero
Eggplant Caprese is a wonderful way to showcase fresh produce including tomatoes, eggplant and basil. During the summer when tomatoes are at the most delicious, I love to create new recipes to eat as many tomatoes as possible! This recipe is so tasty that my family enjoys eating it in every season.You don't need to peel the eggplant. The peel adds some texture and nutrients, and it helps holds the form a little better. It's a taste preference. Change it up and add sliced mushrooms in addition to or instead of the spinach.
Beef
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup is easy and delicious. Simply brown the chicken, then toss everything in the slow cooker, and walk away!
Beef
Low Carb Shrimp Sushi Bowl
Sushi is one of our family’s favorite treats. This is an easy-to-prepare version that can be ready in 30 minutes or less. It’s low carb and packed with vegetables, but with all the flavor, no one misses the carbs. If you don’t like shrimp, you can substitute cooked shredded chicken or firm tofu. If you enjoy your food extra spicy, change the ratio of red curry paste to mayonnaise.
Beef
Pressure Cooker Tex Mex Risotto
I love food with lots of flavor and a Mexican twist, but am too lazy to stand over a pot of risotto. This recipe gave me the opportunity to marry my love of Mexican and creamy risotto—no muss, no fuss.
Beef
Pressure Cooker Sonoran Clam Chowder
Being from New England originally I always appreciated a good rich clam chowder. But living in the Southwest the past 35 years, I have learned to appreciate the Sonoran flavors. This recipe blends a comfort food memory with my current home flavor profiles.
Beef
Spicy Pork Loin Alfredo
This recipe is so quick and easy but still has a lot of great flavor. From time to time I'll add half a pound of sauteed mushrooms to the sauce just before serving.
Beef
Sheet Pan Steak Dinner
Asparagus and steak—a classic combination for a delicious dinner. Cooking them together makes for easy prep and cleanup. In our house, any meal that can be put in the oven while we get a few more things done for the day is a win!