With the big, bad storm and 99.999% of 2023 behind us, let’s take a deep breath and look to 2024. A new year is always wonderful to behold and we can always make it better by taking good care of ourselves and eating good food. Chicken korma is a dish I make when I need […]

The holidays are upon us with all the joy, extra activities and delightful culinary treats. While some of us will become exhausted attempting to outdo what we did last year, let’s go easy on ourselves, OK? You can still create some lovely meals and treats for the season without overextending your energy or your budget. […]

On a recent evening, with temperatures in the low 20s, I stopped in at my sister’s home for a hot tub soak and a cup of tea. I was thrilled by the impromptu invitation, and I really hit the jackpot when I was handed a steaming bowl of chili macaroni and cheese. This old-school recipe […]

What could be better on a chilly night than a bowl of hot, wholesome soup with fresh, homemade cookies to look forward to later? Like most soups, this butternut squash soup, with extras all roasted in the oven, is more flavorful when made a day ahead and reheated so all the ingredients have a chance to […]

Let’s go, people – it’s time to crank some edible holiday gifts out of your kitchen. When I was growing up, making Christmas goodies was my mother’s favorite thing. Planned out weeks in advance, she got to work the moment after the turkey soup was made (the day after Thanksgiving) and she didn’t stop until […]

This is the time of year when we don’t always have time to take proper care of ourselves. There are so many extra things to do, so many places to go, and so much rich, sweet food to eat. And it’s cold outside. Before we know it, we’re run down, on the verge of a […]

Are you thinking about holiday appetizers yet? You should be. There are so many options to choose from and so many opportunities to dive in and prepare a bowlful of lusciousness. What I love about dips (besides sampling all of them) is that they can be made ahead and kept in the fridge until your […]

On a recent rainy Sunday evening, I enjoyed this delicious one-pot meal made by my son-in-law Chris. We sat around the dinner table together near the warm woodstove, multiple puppies under our feet, and all of us took a collective deep breath. I had been traveling out west, enjoying 70-degree weather, constant sunshine and eating […]

My daughter and I sometimes do a bit of friendly bartering – for example, she details my car and in return, I make her a “covered dish” to temporarily populate her freezer, something that can be slipped into the oven when she needs it. At the top of the list is macaroni and cheese. I’ve […]

My daughter recently made this pizza for supper, reminding us of when we first tasted this tantalizing combo of ingredients during a trip to Ireland. If you’ve ever been to Doolin in County Clare, you surely know that Gus O’Connor’s Pub serves the most fabulous goat cheese tartlet topped with red onion and beetroot marmalade […]