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Dutch baby pancake in a speckled pan, rising unevenly in an oven.

BRIAN’S DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

For years on our annual family ski trips, all the adults have shared the cooking...
Plate of fried dumplings with a side of soy sauce, garnished with green leaves, on a textured blue surface.

EASY DIM SUM

Try as I might, I’m all thumbs when it comes to shaping dim sum. Even...
A close-up of a colorful pasta dish with various shades and textures, served on a white plate.

SEA URCHIN AND QUAIL EGG BOWTIE PASTA

Admittedly, this dish may not be for everyone. But for those of us that love...
A close-up of sushi rolls garnished with roe and quail eggs, with soy sauce, wasabi, a sake bottle, and a sake decanter blurred in the background.

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME

I know we’ve all felt the pinch of inflation over the last few years. When...
Freshly baked cake on a plate with a slice cut out, sprinkled with powdered sugar and chocolate shavings, under warm lighting.

ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA CAKE

I love a good sale, and when I found a 32 oz. tub of ricotta...
A plate of linguine pasta with pesto sauce topped with grilled shrimp and sprinkled with grated parmesan cheese.

BUCATINI WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH SAUCE

I always have my go to pasta sauces, but every now and then I like...
Four plates of pasta with beef and feta cheese, served on a wooden table with a salad bowl and a glass of red wine in the background.

LAMB STEW GREEK STYLE

Looking for a new idea for your Easter lamb? Here’s a hearty dish that got...
Grilled salmon fillet on a bed of rice with spinach and chopped green onions, served in a red bowl.

GRILLED SALMON OVER FRIED RICE

I hate wasting food, so when I found some leftover rice, a half package of...
A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with herbs, served on a wooden table with garlic and parsley nearby.

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

This recipe had me at "cheesy." I've never been a big mashed potatoes fan until...
A bowl of mushroom soup garnished with herbs, surrounded by slices of brown bread and fresh mushrooms on a textured surface.

MUSHROOM BARLEY SOUP

We’re deep into soup season now, so I’m always looking for variations on a theme....