No grill required. Pan-Seared Steak with Sake Sauce utilizes two of the most basic kitchen tools to create a special celebratory dinner at home – a taste of teppanyaki in your own kitchen, a little jewel. Continue reading Pan-Seared Steak with Sake Sauce
Category: Basics
Greek Lemon Chicken
Let’s sail away to the Greek Islands – sounds great, and it will only take 15 minutes. Greek Lemon Chicken transports your taste buds to the warm sunny islands any day of the week – a travel inspired little gem. Continue reading Greek Lemon Chicken
Fresh Ricotta-style Cheese
When fresh traditional ricotta disappeared from local Italian markets, it was time to consider making my own ricotta, well sort of… This basic, simple ricotta-style cheese recipe makes a wonderful alternative to store bought–lovely for a sweet treat or part of your favorite lasagna–fresh ricotta a favorite little kitchen gem. Continue reading Fresh Ricotta-style Cheese
Gaspacho Soup
How’s your kitchen economy? After taking an accounting of food costs, I decided to pause, head back to my cookbook library for wisdom, wit and simple, fresh meals. To begin, who better than MFK Fisher and her simple Gaspacho Soup–cooking with grace and economy. Continue reading Gaspacho Soup
Skinny Mocha Cheesecakes
Skinny and not-too-sweet little cheesecake gems, with a hint of coffee and chunks of dark rich chocolate–the recipe gets light with homemade yogurt cheese. Let’s have dessert. Continue reading Skinny Mocha Cheesecakes









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