ALL RECIPES

Under RECIPES, you'll find all occasion recipes and tips for the busy home cook that are researched and tested, adaptable to your taste, easy to follow and delicious.

We break down the recipes into:

parts of a meal (chicken, pork, beef and veal, seafood/fish, pasta, appetizers, desserts, soups, pizza and breads),
cooking methods (grilling, sous vide, instant pot),
comfort foods,
vegetarian and
under 30 minutes.

Almost all recipes have make ahead instructions for storing, freezing and warming. If you are looking for something specific, use the search bar in the menu.

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad is a delicious hearty salad with wonderful contrasts of sweet-tang, soft-crunch and pastel-bold. A feast for the palate and eyes. ...

Vegetable and Shrimp Tempura (for beginners)

Crispy, lightly battered vegetable and shrimp tempura is a real treat. And easier than you think when you get the hang of it. Use a...

Easy Make Ahead Appetizers

Here is my list of my go-to easy make ahead appetizers that I regularly make when company is coming. They may not all be original,...

Panko Crusted Tofu Steamed Buns

Looking for a fun new way to serve tofu? Try our Chinese Panko Crusted Tofu Steamed Buns with your favorite filling for a yummy snack,...

Hosting a Dinner Party

I like hosting a dinner party and, over the years, my husband and I have found a rhythm that works pretty well for us. No...