Recipes

CHICKEN VINDALOO

For years I’ve been trying to make a good curry from scratch. I buy all of the spices to create...
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TEQUILA SURPRISE

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, it’s time to break out the tequila—my go-to liquor of choice for this and...
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BRIAN’S DUTCH BABY PANCAKE

For years on our annual family ski trips, all the adults have shared the cooking chores as the next generation...
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EASY DIM SUM

Try as I might, I’m all thumbs when it comes to shaping dim sum. Even though it tastes pretty good,...
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SEA URCHIN AND QUAIL EGG BOWTIE PASTA

Admittedly, this dish may not be for everyone. But for those of us that love sea urchin, otherwise known as...
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ORANGE CHOCOLATE RICOTTA CAKE

I love a good sale, and when I found a 32 oz. tub of ricotta cheese in the market for...
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BUCATINI WITH SHRIMP AND SPINACH SAUCE

I always have my go to pasta sauces, but every now and then I like to experiment. I had an...
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LAMB STEW GREEK STYLE

Looking for a new idea for your Easter lamb? Here’s a hearty dish that got a thumbs up from my...
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GRILLED SALMON OVER FRIED RICE

I hate wasting food, so when I found some leftover rice, a half package of spinach and some other bits...
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CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

This recipe had me at "cheesy." I've never been a big mashed potatoes fan until I had them with cheese....
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