Traditional bolognese sauce is a labor of love. Made low and slow with layers of ground beef and pork, carrots and celery and a splash of milk for creaminess. A few months ago we had the pleasure of touring a local ranch near us in Washington in a small town called Ferndale. Long story short, […]
Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and Lemon
A simple chard pasta recipe, Orecchiette with Swiss Chard, Parmesan and fresh Lemon is light and quick to make for a weeknight dinner. When we moved into our house last year, I had a goal, a dream, if you wish to start a vegetable garden. (PS..I’m always sharing garden stories on my Instagram), Now […]
Linguini with Clams
A classic to say the least, linguini and clams is my ultimate go-to mid-week dinner. Clams cook up quickly and the sauce can be thrown together in a matter of minutes with pantry staples. I love making Spanish style steamed clams with fresh herbs or adding them to cioppino, aka my favorite seafood and tomato […]
Linguini Puttanesca with Beaujolais Wine
We are currently pausing Mediterranean cookbook testing for my other culinary passion. If I had to enjoy one meal for the rest of my life, it would be this. A bowl full of smooth carbs laced with salty, briny and sweet tomato sauce, served with simple crusty bread and a glass of decadent red wine. […]
Lobster Mac and Cheese with Speck and Spinach
I still have vivid memories of my early years living in New York. Mom would take us to the waterfront (I think it was Sheepeshead Bay) and we would eat at this seafood place right on dock, watching boats sail by with the slight stench of seafood in the air. Mom would always order lobster […]