Pear and cranberry pie
Here is the perfect pie to adorn your holiday table, or any table for that matter. A vibrant variation of the classic apple pie, the…
American Recipes
Thanksgiving Menu
You don’t have to travel across the ocean in order to enjoy a delicious and authentic Thanksgiving meal. Here are some of my favorite…
Oatmeal cookies with pistachios and white chocolate
These are extra-special cookies. Not because they are overwhelmingly delicious (which they are), and packed full of pistachios and gooey pockets of white chocolate… but…
Salmon and Avocado Sandwich
Salmon and Avocado Sandwich* 2 Sockeye salmon filets, about 4 oz (113 g) each 1 ripe avocado 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest…
Eggs Benedict
Photo by Diana Perez My friend Nicos is a travel advisor and tour operator, and has the enviable job of journeying to the farthest…
Blueberry Tart with Creamy Filling and Walnut Crust
This is a great summer dessert recipe: cool and refreshing on a hot day. You could substitute blueberries for any fresh fruit: a mix of…
Kale salad with toasted pecans and dried cranberries
Anyone who has traveled to the United States over the last couple years has undoubtably been exposed to the overwhelming kale trend that has swept…
Lobster Roll
If you have noticed my marked absence on the blog lately, don’t blame my children. They are a handful, for sure, but the truth is that…
Pistachio Guacamole
Hello again pistachio-lovers! The first part of my contest in collaboration with American Pistachios has come to a close and I’d like to thank…
Peanut Butter & Jelly Thumbprint Cookies
Before I talk about these cookies, I want to introduce you to the new man in my life: Attilio was born on January 15th,…
Patty Melt
I want to introduce you all to another Great American Sandwich: The Patty Melt. In case you’re not familiar with this classic, here’s what…
Hot Pepper Poppers
Be careful with these… They are very powerful and highly addictive little bullets of pure pleasure. The prep is a bit time-consuming, so I recommend enlisting the…
Smoked Beef Brisket
Certain recipes require such time and dedication, they never even occur to me unless I am on vacation. Brisket, which is the king, the…
Fish Tacos
Here is the perfect excuse for to try out my faux corn tortilla recipe from last week. Fish tacos are a healthy, quick and flavorful meal, ideal…
Fried Okra
When my husband returned from the grocery store with okra yesterday my jaw hit the floor, for two reasons. The first is that okra…