Dauphinoise Potatoes (aka Potato Gratin)
This is a wonderful potato casserole from the southeast part of France. Works great on a buffet too if you like room temp…
Crustless Quiche and Variations
This is not a “thick” quiche so you get to have a bigger piece. I made it a thin version so it cooks faster because no one wants…
Veggie Stir Fry (EASY)
This colorful dish is super simple to make. You can include whatever assortment of veggies you like. I’ll give you a list of…
Creamy Leek and Onion Casserole
This is a decadent side dish. When I serve it, people at the table often ask me why this tastes so unique, so we play “guess the…
Colorful Peppers with Zip
Things like peppers are popular at Italian little plates restaurants. I’m offering you a recipe for mine here. Mine have a bit of…
Balsamic-Roasted Exotic Mushrooms with a White Truffle Olive Oil Glaze
I ordered this dish at a restaurant in town. It was so good I said, “I have to figure out how to make this myself!” It was that…
Roasted Carrots
Roast carrots are easy to make and taste good every time. If you can splurge on fresh herbs, it will be well worth it.
Celery Apple Salad
Serves four as a side dish. With the addition of a protein, this could easily serve two as an entrée. Consider things like…
Exotic Egg Salad
This is great as a light lunch time meal and a great holiday recipe. The juxtaposition of the sweeter apricots with the curry has…
Cream of Mushroom Soup
A rich and easy cream of mushroom soup.
Sweet and Spicy Acorn Squash
I love my acorn squash roasted with just butter in the center and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper. But I know tons of people…
Green Bean Casserole
Just like the one your mom made, only healthier. Everyone loves the green bean casserole. Here I'll show you one one that doesn't…
Sea Salt Crusted Snap Peas
A variation of my sea salt crusted snow peas recipe - but with snap peas!
Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Talk about comfort food. This is the pure definition. Thankfully fat doesn’t make you fat so you can eat this at parties and not…
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A nice, summery meal that can also be eaten in cooler months. You can make this in a grill pan or on an outdoor grill. This is…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
I designed this broccoli cheese soup for the average cook. It only takes a few minutes to chop the veggies and then put it in the…
Celery Salad with Dried Fruit, Nuts and Parmesan
Well, of course I’m not the only one who every dreamed of a celery salad so I found all kinds of them and formulated my own,…
Zucchini Fritters (or Pancakes)
Fried till golden using coconut flour.
Veggie Drawer Quiche
Everybody needs the perfect recipe that uses up the little leftover bits of vegetables you have in the drawer. Instead of letting…
Exotic Teriyaki Mushrooms
These mushrooms are a super side dish. Perfect for a quiet dinner for two. Or make a giant bowl and serve on a holiday.
Brown Butter-Sage Cream Sauce
Best served over ravioli; especially a pumpkin ravioli or a butternut squash ravioli.
Zucchini Noodles (Zoodles)
You’ll never miss the pasta if you start serving these with your Italian dishes. They are pretty, too!
Cauliflower Pancakes
The other day, potato pancakes came to mind and I they could probably be made with cauliflower. Turns out they can!
Cauliflower Mash
The touch of nutmeg in here really makes the dish. Try this as a substitute for mashed potatoes. It’s really quite delightful