Honey & Lemon Glazed Chicken Thighs with Roasted Radishes & Radish Greens.

Parisian Gnocchi with Arugula Pistou & Crispy Prosciutto

A cake that’s good anytime and every time: Marcella Hazan’s Olive Oil Cake with Marsala-Soaked Cherries.

A simple spring soup. Potato, Leek & Fennel Soup with Black Olive Tapenade.

Chewy brown butter blondies with salted pistachios & apricots. Easy to make & deliciously addictive…consider yourself warned!

Slow Roasted Salmon with Wilted Escarole, Capers & Lemon. All it takes is 2 minutes of prep, 1 pan, and 30 minutes in the oven!

A slight twist on the traditional Tuscan appetizer–crostini spread with a rustic chicken & mushroom pâté.

A hearty but not heavy spring lamb stew with artichokes, green olives & mint.

3 favorite cookies rolled into 1! Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chip & Oatmeal-Raisin.

Green Pea & Tarragon Risotto. Tastes like spring, even if it doesn’t feel like spring just yet!

Savory & Sweet Scones with Medjool Dates, Toasted Walnuts & Gouda.

My favorite method for unbelievably creamy roasted potatoes with garlic & rosemary

Pancetta-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Roulade with Date-Onion Jam

A warm, comforting bowl of polenta with sautéed leeks, crispy pancetta & a poached egg. Just what you want on a cold day!

Red Wine Braised Duck Legs with Mushrooms, Shallots & Thyme.

A buckwheat crepe with ham, gruyere cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg. Good for brunch or for those of us who love breakfast for dinner!

Sausage & Kale Polenta Bake–it’s like an Italian take on a shepard’s pie and the ultimate winter comfort food!

Roasted Garlic & Cannellini Bean Soup with Crisp Parmesan Frico.

With a jar of these biscotti on the counter, you always have a reason to spring out of bed! Almond, Citrus & Currant Biscotti.

A simple, healthy, and delicious way to prepare fish–Poached Cod with Tomatoes & Escarole.

Classic Italian Bolognese sauce made with beef, pork, and veal. Use this rich meat ragu in lasagna or to dress homemade pasta.

Lemony Chicken & Orzo Soup with Dill….aka my defense against frigid weather and winter colds!