Caramelized Onion, Apricot, and Almond Stuffed Turkey Roulade
Last week I taught a cooking class for the Richmond Culinary Guild; a fantastic group of 42 ladies-a society of local gourmands, these are people who know and love good food. Their palates are refined...
View ArticleTurkey Leftovers
Now that Thanksgiving is a mere 5 days away, you have your menu all squared away, right? What about after the big event? What will you do with all of the turkey leftovers? I am kind of funny about...
View ArticleSlow Roasted Fennel Porchetta Recipe
The other day the UPS man brought us a treat. Our good friend Gary, from Northern California has been into wine making with his brother, and he was nice enough to send us a few bottles of their latest...
View ArticlePorchetta, Bean, and Kale Stew
A few days ago, I shared my recipe for Porchetta with you. Today I have a delicious stew recipe for you, which uses some of the leftover pork you may have. The Porchetta is packed with flavor, giving...
View ArticleCrunchy Halibut with Mixed Herb Gremolata and Saffron Mashed Potatoes
When it comes to making dinner, do you usually have a plan in place for the week ahead, with meals decided upon and shopping complete for the whole week? Or…do you shop for a few days at a time,...
View ArticleSlow Cooked Chicken with White Beans, Bacon, and Rosemary Recipe
Today I’m going to share a dish I made during my most recent cooking segment on Virginia This Morning. When the show’s producer asked me to share a hearty comfort food recipe good for the cold...
View ArticleTaking Comfort in Polish Food: A Recipe for Kapusta
Last week I traveled to Upstate New York with my parents to say a much too early good bye to my cousin, who left behind three beautiful daughters. Over 1,200 people attended her calling hours, which...
View ArticleChicken Mole Tacos
One of the many things I miss about living in California is the Mexican food. Sure we have Mexican restaurants here in Richmond, but none that measure up to the ones I left behind, like Tony’s Jacal...
View ArticleChicken and Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Pretty poblano peppers, stuffed and lined up all in a row. When I looked down at them sitting in their vibrant red sauce, I knew I needed to grab a quick picture before they went into the oven. I...
View ArticleChicken Salad with Chinese Mustard Vinaigrette
There was a time that on each and every Friday, I would have lunch with my good friends Sandy and Vanessa. I can’t tell you how many times we ordered this chicken salad at a place on Main Street in...
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