Recipes – The Main Course

KATSUDON

I find Japanese cuisine to be one of the most difficult to master. The flavors are often so subtle that...
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EASTER DINNER RACK OF LAMB

Are you thinking about serving lamb for Easter? How about this simple rack of lamb? Rack of lamb can be...
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MUSHROOM CHICKEN STEW

For those nights when I want something hearty, but I don’t want to fuss too much, I like this one-pot...
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FRENCH TOAST WITH CRANBERRY RELISH

Whenever I pass by a French bakery I can’t resist buying a loaf of freshly baked bread. One of my...
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LAMB AND SAUSAGE CASSOULET

Every winter I make a rich, decadent cassoulet at least once. This classic French dish filled with pork, duck confit,...
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MUSHROOM RISOTTO

It’s a tough time of year for fresh vegetables. Other than those grown in a hothouse, we’re deep into root...
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EGGS FOR DINNER

Do you want to lighten up your dinner plans a bit after your gluttonous holiday celebrations? How about eggs for...
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PASILLA POZOLE SOUP

When I was in Mexico late last year, I stuffed my suitcase with all kinds of food products that I...
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FRENCH MUSHROOM GRUYERE TART

How can anything with sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions and grated gruyere be a bad idea? Even with an epic fail...
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FABIOLA’S CHILAQUILES

While on a writer’s retreat in a small town not far from Guadalajara, gorging myself on chilaquiles, tequila, and rising...
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