Lancashire hotpot – rich lamb stew topped with layers of sliced potatoes. Perfect for cold autumn nights.

Le Merlemont & Baked Cinnamon/Nutmeg Ohio Apple Grilled Cheese

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies from Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans

Tea-Caramel Flans

Three memorable meals in Mexico City included tongue and brain tacos!

Cumin, Chili Powder and Sweet Paprika – Spices for my Spicy Beef & Bean Chili

Orange blueberry friands

Beef Tri Tips with Asparagus, Parsnips, Chanterelles and Red Wine Jus at Le Vigne.

A beautiful and simple Heirloom tomato tart with polenta crust, filled with smooth and delicate ricotta cheese and a giveaway!

Puff pastry lesson at Le Cordon Bleu.

Lesson 3 at Le Cordon Bleu: Cake aux fruits and Madeleines.

Lesson 1 & 2 at Le Cordon Bleu

“Elements” restaurant in Princeton, N.J. – What’s the buzz all about?