Ingredient: freshly ground black pepper

Craveable Cowboy Caviar

Not a fan of traditional caviar, with the tell-tale strong, salty overtones? Have no fear!  This easy, non-fish-egg version of an otherwise pricey delicacy will...

Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs

Merguez Ground Goat Meatballs are a fantastic way to enjoy the flavors of Northern African cuisine at home.  Goat is a wonderful protein that is...

Creamy Farmer’s Market Fennel & Potato Au Gratin

Fennel fronds.  Fennel seeds.  Fennel bulbs.  Fennel is everywhere these days.  In fact, right now our farmer’s markets are bursting with these bulbous veggies (yes,...

Roasted Squash & Apple Soup

Soup. It is the ultimate in comfort food when the weather turns crisp. The desire to dig into a steaming hot bowl of big flavors...

Farmers Market Vegetable Frittata

Hot days mean easy meals, and few recipes scream “easy” as much as a Farmers Market Vegetable Frittata. Use whatever veggies you may have on...

Overnight French Onion Soup

Love French Onion Soup, but hate how long it takes to make? Well get out that slow cooker and let it do the hard part...

Make-Ahead Spinach & Kale Lasagna

Busy days turn into busier weeknight dinners. That’s why make-ahead meals like this Spinach & Kale Lasagna are life savers when you have a crowd...

Pantry Raid! Roasted Butternut Squash & Chicken Thighs

I am all about grabbing and using what I’ve got on hand in my pantry whenever possible.  This simple, healthy and flavorful meal of hearty...

Purple Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potatoes.  I love them.  I know many of you do, too.  But when you think of Sweet Potatoes, I’m sure your mind first goes...

Super Simple Breakfast Egg Muffins

Yeah, yeah, I know.  “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” “Breakfast is healthy for you.”  “Everyone LOVES breakfast.” Blah, blah, blah. But...