Crispy Cheesy Idaho Potato Cakes
Thanksgiving is one of my very favorite holidays! Every year, we make sure to prepare enough potatoes that leftovers are guaranteed. My family absolutely loves…
Pumpkin & Tomato Soup
Fall is in full swing, and this is the settle-down-and-cozy-up-under-a-blanket dish you didn’t even know you needed! This is from my book Rustic Joyful Food:…
Summertime Gourmet S’mores Spread
Summertime Gourmet S’mores Spread It’s officially campfire season! Why not make a delicious gourmet s’mores bar (no pun intended)? I recently attended an event…
Braised Lamb Shank Taquitos
Braised Lamb Shank Taquitos I don’t know what’s better: tender, falling-off-the-bone braised American lamb or crispy corn tortillas stuffed with that same American lamb shank fried to…
Giant Idaho Baked Potato
Giant Idaho Baked Potato Prep time 5 minutes Bake time 60 minutes Serves 4-6 people 4 extra-large Idaho russet potatoes 2 teaspoons olive oil …
Fritto Misto
Fritto Misto One of my dreams is to have a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve. The Feast is a longstanding Italian American celebration rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition of abstaining from…
Hot Wings at Home 3 Ways
Hot Wings at Home 3 Ways Serves 4-6 people Prep time 30 minutes Cook time 30-35 minutes in the air fryer, or 45-60 minutes in the oven …
Homemade Artisan Crackers
Homemade Artisan Crackers Prep time 15 minutes Bake time 7-10 minutes 2 1/4 cups flour 1/4 cup olive oil or melted butter 1 tablespoon…
Tenderloin Crostini with Herbed Goat Cheese, Mushroom Duxelles, Micro Greens, and Citronette
Tenderloin Crostini with Herbed Goat Cheese, Mushroom Duxelles, Micro Greens, and Citronette Serves 4-6 Prep time 20 minutes Cook time 20-25 minutes in total The…
Tuna Belly & Chive Cream Cheese Canapé
Tuna Belly & Chive Cream Cheese Canapé Prep time 10 minutes Serves 4 16 crackers of your choice (I chose a wheat and sesame cracker) …