This Brown Butter Orecchiette & Brussels Sprouts is totally satisfying on its own but really shines as a companion to your grilled or roasted chicken, pork or fish.
snack
refrigerator pickled green beans
No canning or fermenting experience required. These Refrigerator Pickled Green Beans are ready to enjoy in a few hours. Full of flavor, tanginess and crispness. And it all happens in your fridge.
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snack
Crispy Sugar Snap Peas with Tarragon Aioli
Are you a fan of Italian fritto misto? These crispy sugar snap peas have a similar flavor and texture with their semolina batter coating. Within minutes, they’re fried to golden perfection. Give them a dip in the homemade tarragon aioli and you’ll be sold. Even the kids will be happy to eat their vegetables. Since
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bread
Everyday No-Knead Peasant Bread
Imagine this. You can create hearty delicious homemade bread in your own oven with just a few minutes of hands-on prep. And it will be ready to enjoy in less than three hours. With no need for special equipment. And the texture and flavor are spot-on …not kidding. This Everyday No-Knead Peasant Bread is the real
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appetizer
roasted cherry tomato confit
One more way to enjoy those abundant summer tomatoes. Make this amazing Roasted Cherry Tomato Confit a part of your next antipasti tray. Toss those roasted beauties with some pasta. Or use them as a topping on grilled meat or fish. We recently enjoyed them as a topping on sautéed broccoli rabe. And don’t forget
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condiments
creamy horseradish sauce & dip
Folks may tend to think that this is mainly for topping off a piece of prime rib fresh from the oven, but this Creamy Horseradish Sauce & Dip is delicious when paired with an assortment of dishes. It comes together in minutes and you’ll be so happy to have it on hand in your fridge.
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pork
Mushroom & Bacon Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
This Mushroom & Bacon Stuffed Pork Tenderloin can be assembled earlier in the day so that your last minute dinner prep is kept to a minimum. This is one of those dishes that will make them all think that you’re simply amazing. They’ll be sure you’ve been slaving away all day in the kitchen when
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appetizer
Grilled Brie with Plums & Shallots
Imagine the most amazing grilled creaminess sitting in a puddle of delicious extra-virgin olive oil along with your best aged balsamic vinegar. Now top that off with roasted caramelized plums, shallots & garlic. Season it all with some fresh thyme. Introducing your soon-to-be new favorite, Grilled Brie with Plums & Shallots. Just be sure to
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side
Green Onion & Cheddar Popovers
It’s not often that we can enjoy a delicious treat that is just as good when served with dinner as it is with breakfast. These warm and wonderful Green Onion & Cheddar Popovers fit that bill. The perfect accompaniment to your roast chicken spread. As well as tomorrow mornings ham and eggs.
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pizza
Loaded with Tomatoes Cast Iron Pizza
This one is a keeper, for sure. This Loaded with Tomatoes Cast Iron Pizza. Each and every time I make it, I get a thumbs up all around. It reminds me of a Mediterranean style tomato bread where grated tomato is rubbed over the top of toasted hearty bread.
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snack
Homemade Asian Wrappers
These Homemade Asian Wrappers are legitimate. The real deal. I’ve often wondered if it was possible to make these guys from scratch and now I know. You can and it’s not difficult at all.
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Salad
Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing
This Caesar Salad with Homemade Dressing is now officially on my list of family favorites. A classic, for sure. And not one that I share without lots of experimenting and taste-testing. For years, I’ve been trying different formulas for just the right flavor and texture. What you see here, folks, is what I like to