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I love to make a tart for a beautiful dessert presentation. It is a great option because it accommodates any type of fruit that is in...

Sausage and peppers are such a versatile meal that can be combined with polenta, pasta, in a sandwich or just alone. I like to add...

Tofu, bean curd, is such a versatile and healthy protein that absorbs any flavor you choose to add to the dish. My Sicilian husband was...

Pizza comes in so many shapes, sizes and thicknesses. While I am a big fan of paper thin crusty pizza, I also enjoy cast iron pizza (see...

Salmon, which happens to be a great source of potassium and protein, is an easy dinner to pull together. I happen to love the skin as...

I often forget about these delicious little wonders. Cornish game hens are a perfect course for individuals that present an elegant dish...

I love to discover different ways to make one of my favorite sides - potatoes! For smashed potatoes, I use any kind of potato that I...

Gabe and I had a great weekend filled with friends, food and drink! With a combination of children and adults, I came up with the...

With a little patience, these are the absolute best scrambled eggs in five minutes. Start with 6 eggs (2 servings) and 3T of butter...

In my opinion, there are two key components to a mouthwatering marinara sauce: (1) Sofrito; and (2) Parmesian Reggiano rinds. For the...

While I pride myself on creating my recipes with ingredients from scratch, I must say that when it comes to puff pastry, you cannot beat...

Since moving from Chicago to Lake Geneva, I am discovering all kinds of new food sources - chicken feet being one of them. Believe it or...

Compound butter is a combination of butter and two or more ingredients that can be savory or sweet. There are countless options for...

This penne salad is great warm, at room temperature, or cold which makes it so very versatile and great for advanced preparation. By...

There is nothing as satisfying as making your own Ricotta and boasting to friends and family. It is actually quite simple provided that...

There is nothing better than making fresh pesto to enhance dishes. I love fresh pesto as a base for my bruschetta, in my pasta, on my...

Whether it is the end of summer or the middle of winter, do not throw out those herbs! I fill ice trays with half of my selected herb...

Until recently, I was always very intimated by making pie crust; consequently, I rarely made pies. Now, however, I have found a recipe...

When the leaves and temperatures start to fall, that is the time of year that I start thinking about my homemade stock. I enjoy making...

Wow - what a ride. A year and a half ago, my husband supported me in taking a big chance - moving from Chicago to Lake Geneva while...