Toasted bread smeared with mascarpone then topped with cucumbers and red wine vinegar.

Shrimp tacos are always a win, and make for a quick weeknight meal.

Orange vanilla simple syrup combined with cream and club soda make for the perfect drinkable treat.

An assortment of wild mushrooms, simmered in marsala and mushroom broth then tossed with cream and parmesan.

Sugar and bitters topped with cognac and champagne. Serve with an orange slice.

Black beans seasoned with aromatic spices,served over brown rice.Top with sour cream. Simple, delicious comfort food perfect for weeknights.

Rose simple syrup combined with fresh lemon juice and club soda.

No store bought chicken broth needed, just a whole chicken, onion, carrot and celery. Simmer and add noodles and butter to finish.

The Bolognese you will make for the rest of your life and for the ones you love most.

Homemade corndogs with a touch of dijion in the batter make for a tasty and fun dinner.

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

Want to change up an Old Fashioned? Used cognac instead of whiskey.

Rosemary, bay leaf, cinnamon and vanilla infuse this warm winter drink.

Meat sauce, chunks of fresh mozzarella and torn basil belong on a pizza.

The perfect soup for all the post Thanksgiving eating.

Waffles filled with bacon, gruyere, shallots and fresh thyme. Topped with a runny poached egg, hot sauce and parsley.

Chicken slow cooked with a delicious combination of Marsala wine, balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard.

Tortilla chips are covered with Greek seasoned ground lamb, Kessari and Monterey Jack cheeses–baked and then topped with tzatziki.