Recent Recipes

Quinoa Salad with Fresh Cherries and Feta

Perfect way to use summer’s sweet cherries – this salad uses healthy, whole-grain quinoa to make a flavorful dish everyone enjoys.

Roasted Green Beans with Tomatoes and Thyme Vinaigrette

During the summer months farmer’s markets are full of a variety of beans. I have found that roasting in the oven brings out the best flavor and is super easy to prepare.

Grilled Peach and Arugula Salad with Ricotta Salata

I love this fresh summer salad, and it is perfect to pair with grilled fish, beef, chicken, or pork.

Chilled Summer Squash Orzo Salad

The grilled vegetables add a wonderful smoky flavor to this salad, but if you are short on time you can easily steam them. Fresh mint is also a delicious addition.

Goat Cheese Stuffed Squash Blossoms

Early to mid summer, squash plants are loaded with blossoms. Their delicate petals are perfect for stuffing with almost any kind of cheese. Typically fried, these baked versions are just as delicious without all the mess.

Chilled Cucumber Gazpacho

Cool and refreshing soup for summer!

Spring Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Everyone loves this salad dressing, but be sure to make it when strawberries are in season. The flavor is so much better with delicious, sweet berries.

Chilled Avocado Soup

I love this chilled soup from my cookbook, Gourmet Made Simple. It is also delicious topped with smoked salmon.

Artichoke and Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
3 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

FIRST  Preheat oven to 375°F.  Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a medium skillet set over medium heat.  Sauté shallots until softened, about [...]

Peter’s Decadent Brownies

Peter is an avid outdoorsman, but also an incredible cook. He stopped by my house one day with a tray of these brownies. They were slightly undercooked and tasted like absolute heaven. You can top the brownies with butterscotch chips just before baking if desired.

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