Simple and delicious lemon buttery scallops. Tangy and just yummy.
Sauvignon Blanc-Steamed Mussels with Garlic Toasts
Always a staple for our feast of the seven fishes Christmas Eve dinner, this classic white wine muscle recipe is delicious as an appetizer or a full meal.
Steamed Lobster
Many are intimidated when it comes to cooking live lobster but, I’ll be honest with you, I think it’s easier than a lot of cuisines, and steamed lobster is no exception and maybe the easiest, elegant dinner of them all.
Ham, Egg, and Cheese Brunch Cups
These little beauties are pretty on a brunch platter and yummy in the tummy.
Cioppino Seafood Stew
I recently had this out a restaurant and forgot how much I love this low-calorie delicious shellfish meal.
Lemon Poppyseed Thumbprint Cookies
I love lemon cookies, and, as you’ve probably noticed, I’m a big fan of thumbprint cookies. They are easy but have that little something extra. This recipe blends both of my loves.
Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
These cinnamon sugar palmiers are ready in under 20 minutes and are sure to please everyone. Perfectly sweet, crunchy and made with store-bought puff pastry.
Buckeyes
Peanut butter and chocolate, is there a better combination?
Spice Rubbed Turkey for a smaller crowd
This is the best turkey recipe EVER, just for a smaller crowd! It’s a bit more prep work than most, but you will NOT be sorry
Autumn Apple Pie
A few small details help make this the best apple pie you’ve ever baked.
Pear & Pomegranate Salad with Orange Poppyseed Vinaigrette
This salad is loaded up with juicy pear, tart pomegranate, pecans, gorgonzola, all on a bed of fresh baby spinach and drizzled with a citrus orange poppyseed vinaigrette.
Green Beans with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette & Parmesan Breadcrumbs
I love the lemon zing of these green beans. Meyer lemons are less acidic than standard lemons, and their zest and juice have an herbal, even floral, undertone that makes them yummy.
Strawberry Avocado Salad with Pomegranate Poppyseed Dressing
This fresh and delicious summer salad is an explosion of flavor!
Triple Ginger Cheesecake
This is a delicious variation on my mom’s amazing cheesecake recipe. It’s a nice addition to a Thanksgiving Desert table.
Monster Cupcakes
Spooktacular dessert for Halloween!
Frankenstein Cupcakes
These adorable Frankenstein Cupcakes are great for a halloween party.
Marshmallow Ghost Cupcakes
Adorable and simple, these marshmallow ghost cupcakes come out booodeful.
Caprese Skewers
This little bitesize Caprese skewers are quick to assemble and beautiful on a tray.
Apricot, Goat Cheese, and Almond Bites
Fair warning: set out a tray of these jewel-like apricot, goat cheese, and almond morsels at your next party, and they’ll likely be gobbled up in a matter of minutes.
Grill-Roasted Honey Barbecued Chicken
This whole grill-roasted chicken is rubbed with an intense spice paste and then basted with a tangy honey glaze on the grill for a double dose of flavor. It’s easy to double for a summer BBQ.
Tomato Salad
There is nothing like a tomato salad on a warm day, it’s a great addition to any barbecue.
Cranberry Avocado Salad with White Balsamic Vinaigrette
This delicious salad tastes as good as it looks!
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
These mashed potatoes are delicious and easy to make. They are a lovely addition to a Thanksgiving feast.
Risotto alla Milanese – Classic Risotto
This is the recipe from the wonderful risotto cooking class Melissa, my mom and I took at the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen in San Francisco. You need to stay near the stove, but the flavor is totally worth it!