Cucumber Yum Yum Cocktail – just like the name suggests – time to toast spring with this amazing cocktail made with fresh raspberries…

Potato Crisps – finally a version of potatoes baked in the oven that my kids went WILD for!!

Trio of Chocolate Truffles – and a story about someone that thought truffles are made with egg whites? What do I know…

Chicken Enchilada Casserole – the one my daughter actually liked!

Cocoa Brownies with Browned Butter

Steamed Chinese Dumplings – our family recipe…

Hamantashen for Purim – and finall a recipe that worked!!

Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Milk Chocolate Ganache Icing

Vanilla Bean Caramels with Fluer de Sel

Swedish Meatballs – my favorite from the Big Book of Casseroles- with a nice sour cream sauce.

Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits – a perfect side dish with soup

Broccoli-Cheese Soup from Cook’s Illustrated – a delicious and creamy soup with no dairy!!

Crostini with Lentil and Green Olive Salad

Sweet Streusel Muffins and a story on how my 8 year old daughter saved them!!

Cheesy Meat Loaf Minis – the first meat loaf my kids actually liked!

Sauteed Chicken with Sage Browned Butter – a delicious weeknight meal that takes no longer than 10 minutes to prepare

Italian Beef Stew served over Polenta with Black Truffle Oil – what an amazing meal for a cold night.