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A Bowl of Brussels With Sprouts and Cheese

MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS

My mother ruined Brussels sprouts for me. I grew up thinking they were boring, flavorless,...
Smoked and Cooked Basmati Rice in a Bowl

SMOKED BASMATI COCONUT RICE

I love food markets—the more exotic, the better. Wherever I travel, one of my first...
Ratatouille as a Side Dish on a Pan

RATATOUILLE

We’re big Pixar fans in our house, so when the movie Ratatouille came out, I...
A Burger as a Main Dish With Salad

SALMON POKE BURGERS

I try to eat salmon at least once a week to make sure I get...
Italian ravioli pasta with spinach and ricotta

TORTELLONI CARBONARA

Once I’m home for the day, the bra comes off and the fuzzy slippers go...
Paella with clams, shrimp, and sausage cooked in a large pan on a grill.

SEAFOOD PAELLA

Everyone needs a great party dish and one of my favorites is seafood paella. One...
A freshly baked loaf of bread with a crusty top, sprinkled with seeds, resting on a metal cooling rack.

NO-KNEAD CHEESE BREAD

Whenever we go to visit my in-laws just north of Chicago, we always make a...
A plate of salmon and cream cheese appetizers topped with caviar and herbs, served on slices of cucumber.

SALMON ROULADE

My husband and I practically live at the sushi bar across the street. We’ve spent...
Caprese salad with balsamic reduction on a white plate, featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

BURRATA IN THE GARDEN

Every summer we plant an urban vegetable garden on our roof deck. Depending upon the...
Packaged black and orange snack bars arranged on a wooden surface.

TWO INGREDIENT MARINADE

Admit it—you ordered Chinese food at least once a week during Covid lockdown. Okay, maybe...