When it’s chilly out there’s nothing more comforting than to dip a spoon into a hearty soup. For those who

When I wrote the original post for nut and seed brittle it was because we were "eating from the pantry".  Hav

I don't know about you but, in my house, there are certain cookie recipes which get made year after year at Ch

Brussels sprouts have become a favorite vegetable. That wasn't always the case, but now that I've found a meth

At the end of a busy day, the last thing you want to do is make an elaborate meal. You want something quick, s

Broccoli raisin croquetas are a vegetarian version of the popular Spanish tapa. They're not hard to make, but

For the most part, Rick is the bread and dough maker in the family but I couldn't resist trying my hand at mak

Do you like Korean food? I confess I don't have much experience with it. I've never been to a Korean restauran

I was really, really tempted to call these bbq carrot sandwiches Carrot Joes, because they're very similar to

Makes two sandwiches

Today I want to share a fun snack called San Jacobos. These are bundles of ham and cheese that have been bread

The are tons of bakeries in my town, some are Mom and Pop types and others are more like franchises and offer

Love nachos, but want a change from seasoned meat? Try these tofu nachos for a meat free snack that's just as

Ricotta sesame salad is very different from the run of the mill salads I've been eating this summer. There's c

Cheesy broccoli rice a roni is almost as easy to make as the stuff you buy in a box. The only prep is to chop

Feeds 2 as a meal, 4 as a side. Adjust to suit your needs.

I have a vague memory of my grandfather spooning creamed corn onto a slice of white bread in order to eat it.

Black eyed pea patties can be served anytime of the day. They're at their best when warm, but retain a lot of

Everyone loved the raspberry and pistachio tart I made from Yotam Ottolenghi. The crust is flaky, slightly swe

Did you know the third Thursday of June is World Tapas Day? I'm going to show you how to prepare potatoes with

I've come to enjoy sardines and other tinned fish. They're easy to buy in Spanish groceries and commonly serve

Thin cut steak, patatas bravas, salad and a fried egg make a delicious combination plate you can prepare at ho

If you like mild, sweet fish with tender flesh, you'll love poached rainbow trout. I've made them twice this w

Garlicky mashed beans with vegetables and pesto can be a delicious little plate all on its own or served as a

You have to try this caramelized garlic tart from Yotam Ottolenghi at least once. This tart is loaded with lay

I'm using the term easy weeknight pilaf although this dish isn't prepared in the classic pilaf manner. In a cl

There's a restaurant not too far from us in Ocean City, Maryland called The Shrimp Boat. They're just about th

Vegetable soup with pesto is a perfect soup for this time of year when the weather is unpredictable and you wa

If you're a fan of Asian flavors you'll love this one skillet tofu and bok choy with an Asian style peanut sau

Tuna rillettes is a spreadable appetizer that's somewhere between pâté and tuna salad. It's very simple to m

Rick has been on a puff pastry kick lately. It all started when we were watching Donna Hay's cooking show on t

This traditional dish is normally made with spaghetti but since I had a half pound of penne, I used that. Past

If you like a New England Boiled Dinner you will like an Irish Coddle. The traditional dish features sausages

If you only ate in tapas bars you'd never know how greens make up a large part of the Spanish diet. Chard, kal

Winter squash and lentil loaf is a delicious recipe that's easy on your budget. The taste is reminiscent of st

You won't miss the bun with this tasty low carb cheeseburger salad with bacon croutons, sesame seeds and its o