Italian Lentil Soup Recipe

    Italian Lentil Soup

    This Italian Lentil soup recipe makes a hearty winter soup full of delicious vegetables and a scrumptious Italian sausage made with turkey that brings everything together.

    Homemade Turkey Italian Sausage

    Homemade Turkey Italian Sausage

    This Homemade Turkey Italian Sausage recipe is easy to make with ground turkey and is a healthy option for pizza, pasta dishes, and soups.
    Maple Frango Recipe

    Maple Frango

    Maple Frango is a frozen, creamy dessert, where the tanginess of greek yogurt contrasts with the sweetness of real maple syrup, and toasted pecans round out the texture and flavors.
    Smokehouse Potato Salad

    Smokehouse Potato Salad

    The flavors in this smokehouse potato salad recipe come from a smoky mayonnaise and bacon that are perfect for good BBQ or anything from the grill.
    Smoky Mayonnaise

    Smoky Mayonnaise

    Smoky mayonnaise is a great way to bring a garlicky, smoky flavor to potato salads, roast beef sandwiches, and burgers. This homemade smoky mayo recipe gets its tasty flavors from smoked paprika, garlic, and apple cider vinegar.

    Bacon Infused BBQ Ribs

    Bacon Infused BBQ Ribs

    Using thick strips of bacon to infuse smoked barbecue ribs with bacony goodness creates tender BBQ ribs with a rich, smoky flavor.

    Chicken Stew with Great Northern Beans

    Chicken Stew with Great Northern Beans

    This chicken stew recipe uses slow-cooked chicken, white beans, rosemary, and garlic to create a scrumptious stew that is one of our favorite comfort foods.
    Pan-Fried Trout with Lemon and Capers

    Pan Fried Trout with Lemon and Capers

    This Pan Fried Trout with Lemon and Capers recipe is a delicious way to prepare trout or any other mild, white fish. This piccata-style recipe also works for chicken, veal, and pork scallopini.
    Whole Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe

    Whole Roasted Brussel Sprouts

    A simple way to create an eye-popping presentation is to serve roasted Brussels sprouts still on the stalk. The secret to this roasted Brussel sprouts recipe is how olive oil, lemon juice, and honey add flavor as the sprouts roast.
    Fresh summer cherry tomatoes on the vine

    Why We’re so Giddy Over Late Summer Tomatoes

    I get a little giddy when fresh tomatoes take over my favorite farmers market in late summer. Giddy because it takes tomatoes forever to show up and they’re gone in an instant.

    Tomato, Basil, & Chicken Frittata

    Tomato, Basil & Chicken Frittata

    This simple frittata recipe is easy to make for a quick weekday breakfast or brunch. Once you learn the technique for making frittata you can use any combination of ingredients you like.
    Peruvian-Style Trout Ceviche

    Peruvian Style Trout Ceviche

    Peruvian Style Trout Ceviche showcases the simplicity of one of Peru’s favorite dishes. Light and refreshing yet flavorful, this ceviche recipe is easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.

    Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

    Tomato & Mozzarella Caprese Salad

    Tomatoes and mozzarella come together to create a simple late summer caprese salad that is a delicious way to highlight the flavors in heirloom tomatoes.
    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

    This Bruschetta recipe is a favorite summer appetizer when fresh tomatoes and basil are plentiful. For great bruschetta use a good baguette that compliments the flavors in the tomatoes and basil.
    Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers

    Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burgers

    This Bacon Bourbon BBQ Burger recipe rocks out with just the right combination of bacon and burger that gets its delicious flavors from a tangy Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce.
    Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    Bacon Bourbon BBQ Sauce

    What more can you ask from a BBQ sauce recipe than combining bacon and bourbon into a smooth, tangy BBQ sauce with a touch of pepper on the finish?
    Rigatoni with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato

    Rigatoni with Fennel, Sausage, and Tomato

    Caramelized fennel, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh cherry tomatoes come together to create a delicious pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners.
    Fresh Raspberries

    Walking the Green Path: An Abundance of Raspberries

    As a café owner, most of my time is spent being concerned about scarcity; but at times I can see that what we do have to share happens by tending to the things that matter.