I grew up on Pepperidge Farm turnovers, but homemade turnovers are way better and SO easy!

When the weather gets colder, what better food to eat than beef stew, rich with wine and tomatoes?

Japanese Beef Curry … the best comfort food ever.

When invited to a tea party, what does one make? Tender and buttery chocolate chip scones.

What to do with leftover rotisserie chicken? Leftover Maven makes chicken, sausage, and kale soup.

OMG, I thought making puff pastry for the DB challenge would be a disaster but it wasn’t so bad. Vol au vents with coq au vin filling.

Forget those store bought muffins! Make these delightful, buttery, chock full of chocolate chip muffins. Your kids will LOVE you!

After two weeks of not cooking, what better way to get back in the groove than making a beefy bolognese sauce?

Only four ingredients and you’ll have the best dessert you could ever wish for. Easy Peasy Peach Tart.

Daring Cooks 8-09 Challenge: Paella (Chicken and Chorizo Variation)

Bacon-wrapped scallops and a story on how embarrassing it is to do blogtography outside the comfort of my own home.

Pan-seared salmon w/ponzu spinach. Easy, delicious, healthy, four primary ingredients, and cooks under ten minutes. Can’t be beat!

Old Bay Steamed Shrimp. One of most flavorful and enjoyable dishes in under 5 minutes with just 4 ingredients.

This is probably the easiest cookie recipe in mankind. Oreos, cream cheese, melted chocolate, and a ground topping. Oreo Truffle Cookies.

Stuffed Red Peppers made me a convert. Delish and gluten-free.

Daring Cooks July 09 Challenge: Lemon Sole (I subbed for the skate) and I did two patterns with the powders. This is one.

Loaded with the healing power of ginger, Filipino arroz caldo restores the body and comforts the soul. Rivals Jewish penicillin!

Wow, this Malaysian chicken curry hits the spot!

Leftover Maven makes Southwestern Pork Chili out of leftover pork loin and steamed veggies. The old becomes a delish new dish!

You definitely need this vibrant and lovely strawberry-rhubarb jam to slather on a piece of toast, dollop on a scone, or eat with anything.

Spain’s most famous tapas dish, Gambas al Ajillo, or Shrimp with Garlic, in the new Barcelona Cookbook. Simple but incredible.

Who is the new mystery chef on the scene, introducing Kid Friendly Heath Bar Crunch and Chocolate Chip Cookies? Click here to find out.