This is what was for dinner last night…biscuits and sausage gravy…Italian style. My daughter is visiting from LA and this is one of her favorite dishes. It’s a Southern classic but perfect for an autumn evening in New England. And makes for an easy, quick weeknight meal. You wouldn’t think so because you may […]
I made this dish for a cooking class I did for a wonderful family. In preparation I reviewed a number of Tuscan Short Rib recipes…and I ended up making it much as I do when making beef bourguignon. I brown the meat. Make a roux with the pan oils, add wine and broth and cook […]
Growing up, Sundays in my house almost always began with tomato sauce simmering on the stovetop and meatballs browned in a skillet ready to be added to the sauce. I continued the tradition with my own family…but in my restaurant I mixed this classic combo up a bit by taking classic meatballs and stuffing them […]
My latest version of Mexican Meatloaf and Gravy couldn’t be easier or more flavorful. It’s made with the addition of Ro tel canned tomatoes with green chilies found in the international aisle of most supermarkets. Then I add a teaspoon or so of classic Mexican spices; cumin, chili powder, garlic, oregano and a pinch of […]
This Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Soup is not only something that will nourish your family with an assortment of good for you vegetables, but it will fill your home with delicious aromas that will great you as soon as you open the door. It’s perfect for those times when you want to clear out […]
A great salad starts with the freshest greens…but it distinguishes itself with whats on top. This salad with pan seared steak and sautéed shiitake mushrooms will inspire you to ditch the classic steak dinner for this Steak and Mushroom Salad. It’s the perfect lightened up version for meat and potatoes and so good it will […]
Avocados make almost anything better…including your basic chicken salad. Try it. Cut up some rotisserie chicken, or roast a breast or two in the oven. Add to the diced chicken some diced red onions, and grape tomatoes, add a dollop of mayonnaise, a squirt of extra virgin olive oil and of fresh lemon. Season with […]
Sausage, Peppers & Onions is an Italian Classic. It’s a favorite of large family gatherings as well as street and country fairs. I love it! And because I love it I created another version to enjoy. This one has caramelized onions and grilled chicken sausage stuffed with spinach and mozzarella cheese. Oh my it […]
This French County Stew took me by surprise. Not that I didn’t expect it to be good…but that it was sooooo good I couldn’t get enough of it! Neither did all the people I served it to. I made it for the first time at a demo at Williams Sonoma in Danbury CT and I […]
Recently I found the cutest baby eggplant at the supermarket. I couldn’t bear to simply cut them up and sauté them like I usually do…so I decided to stuff them. Now if you google recipes for stuffed eggplant you’ll notice that many have you carve up the pulp of the eggplant, cook it. Mix it […]
