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Orzo pasta with greens in a bowl

ASPARAGUS & ORZO

Asparagus was on sale this week, so I grabbed a few bunches. I thought they’d...
Round dessert being dusted with powdered sugar

ICE CREAM BOMBE CAKE

In my family, it isn’t a birthday without an ice cream cake. For years we...
Two sparkling cocktails garnished with lemon twists

FRENCH 75

When it comes to cocktails, I go through phases. When I was younger, I loved...
Bowl of bean and corn chili with cheese

WHITE BEAN CHILI

Here’s a nice variation on the classic chili dish. I love the corn flavor the...
Creamy rice with mushrooms and chives

CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON RICE

Recently, someone gave me a bag of saffron rice and I didn’t want it to...
Strawberry shortcake with whipped cream and sauce

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE

Now that it’s getting warmer and strawberries are at their peak, here’s a classic quick...
Assorted sauces, chilies, and condiments on board

DAN’S HOMEMADE BBQ SAUCE

In honor of National Barbecue Month, I thought it only appropriate to include an old...
Roasted tomatoes, asparagus, basil, and crumbled cheese

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND TOMATOES WITH FETA

Asparagus have been plentiful at my farmer’s market this year. Personally, I prefer the thin...
Slice of layered chocolate cake on plate

DEVIL’S FOOD CAKE

In honor of the premiere of Devil Wears Prada 2, I thought it only fitting...
Okonomiyaki with drizzled mayonnaise and sauce

OKONOMIYAKI

I am a huge fan of Japanese cuisine, but I find it one of the...
Two rice and seaweed rolls on white plate

GRILLED EGGPLANT PROSCIUTTO WRAPS

I saw a version of this somewhere down the Instagram rabbit hole and I made...
Breaded chicken cutlets frying in oil

EASY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

This is a classic dish that makes for a nice mid-week treat. I don’t fry...