An Italian salumi and antipasti platter features Italian-style cured meats, cheese and other assorted appetizers. Lay it out in the shape...

Bruschetta and toast – a simple yet satisfying appetizer. Bruschetta is one of my favorite sides to serve when tomatoes are in season and...

Warm up with some easy good for you chicken soup! Use the slow cooker to cook the chicken and make your broth. Finish the soup on the...

Crab cake eggs benedict is a decadent special treat. They are rich, tangy and delicious. This recipe is perfect for a brunch or special...

Roasted rack of venison with rosemary and pancetta is perfect for a special wintery and fragrant dinner. Serve it with a side of thyme...

Break out of your hum-drum vegetable routine and serve up these sweet and fragrant thyme roasted pears. Thyme roasted pears make a great...

This is easy to make, velvety smooth, milk chocolate fudge that everyone loves. It is a delight to make around the holidays. Best of all,...

Stuffing is everyone’s favorite at Thanksgiving! The addition of mild Italian sausage, pear and dried cranberries adds richness, subtle...

Achieving perfect cranberry sauce is easier than you may think! Here I provide two recipes to satisfy your cranberry sauce cravings. Both...

Gluten free pumpkin cheesecake pie has a light and fluffy cheesecake texture. It has all the pumpkin and spice flavor you love in a...

Sprinkle these caramelized candied pecans on salads or your favorite fall desserts. They pair perfectly with pumpkin pie! Easy candied...

Classic spaghetti and meatballs in a marinara sauce is one dinner everyone in my family gets excited about. And even if you’re...

Italian meatballs are one of my family’s favorite meals. I love that they are incredibly versatile too. This is a classic meatball recipe...

Sweet, creamy and oh so satisfying! Sweet corn and Dungeness crab are a perfect pair in this delicious creamy corn and crab chowder. ...

A little sweet, spicy and fragrant, these country-style apple honey pork spare ribs are tender and delicious. Country style apple honey...

This easy peasy quiche recipe is a perfect base for so many different types of quiche. It is a must for every home chef’s recipe box. ...

This simple strawberry sorbet is dairy free and has an intense strawberry flavor. When fresh strawberries are in season, this is a great...

Pappardelle with sausage and peppers is a sweet and savory Southern Italian classic. Pappardelle is a long, broad, flat noodle. It’s...

Key lime pie is cool, creamy, sweet and yet a little bit tart. It is so delicious on a summer’s evening. If you’ve never made key lime...

Classic Northwest potato salad is flavorful, creamy and tangy. What makes it different is the inclusion of dill pickles! Northwest potato...