Polenta cakes are simple to make, but difficult to perfect. So try these. They didn’t stick to the pan at all.

Almond-Crusted Tilapia Pan-Fried & Gluten-Free.

Tender, flaky, golden biscuits start with a few basic ingredients (flour, fat, and liquid). Additions are welcome, some would say expected.

Galettes are simpler than pies and tastier than Pop Tarts. The hazelnut filling enhances the natural tartness of the blackberries.

I used fresh baby lima beans which are so good in springtime in this simple to make soup.

Jerusalem artichokes aren’t really artichokes, they’re a tuber. Combined with onion, fennel, leeks, and potatoes they make a hearty soup.

Cheesy Potato & Bacon “Brown Betty”. These potatoes are bad boys! You’re gonna love ’em.

This is a classic of Venice Italy, big fat noodles of whole wheat pasta are tossed in a simple sauce of onions and anchovies.

These Pickled Spring Onions are a lesson in the value of holding on to the charms of spring.

Is there such a thing as ‘Eggs in a Blanket’? Here they are served in a buckwheat pancake blanket sprinkled with cheese.

Brownies have rules. You have to know them before you can break them. Double Chocolate Brownies with Crushed Almond & Espresso.

I love the little nips of heat from whole mustard seeds in this Marinated Wild Alaskan Salmon and Avocado Salad with Watercress.

The Grapefruit Sabayon Cakes magically separate into a curd on the bottom and the lightest, fluffiest cake you can imagine on top.

Oyster mushrooms make this simple “default pasta” dish a satisfying vegetarian meal.

Green beans don’t always need to be served ‘tender crisp’. These are roasted with scallions until soft and luscious.

Cold weather calls for hot drinks. A traditional Hot Toddy is great, but I made something more modern with an old fashioned spirit, genever.

Make it Yourself- Homemade Lox.

Simple and Satisfying Salt Roasted Golden Beets with Anise Seeds.

The crust of this goat cheese tart is cut perfectly round & baked flat.

These prawns are a bit angry making them very bad boys. Spicy Alaskan Spot Prawns with Fried Basil.