In trying to think outside of the box to ignite an everyday dinner, I decided to create a vegetarian version of Shepard’s Pie. It is traditionally made with lamb or beef but I wanted to try seitan, a wheat-based product you can find next to most tofu products. The texture of seitan is very much...
SUMMER’S BOUNTY! I love summer. Between my garden and the farmer’s markets, fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs abound! There is nothing more spectacular then plucking vegetables and herbs right from the garden, eating them within minutes still warm from the sun’s rays. The key to this salad is to always use the freshest and finest...
Every chef rightfully has their own opinions on how to make a marinara sauce, including me! I love a simple, fresh yet robust marinara that can be used in many ways, from a pasta sauce to a pizza sauce to a homemade goat cheese marinara appetizer!! I think my sauce is BOSS (ok that’s a...
In the world of salt, there are many varieties: table salt, kosher salt, rock salt, sea salt just to name a few. Each is unique in their own way with equally unique benefits. By far my favorite is sea salt. There are many kinds to choose from each with their own taste, texture and color....
Talk about an easy dinner! One pot to clean up and very little prep time to get this Chicken Pot Pie on the dinner table. To me, it’s the perfect solution to a quick, delicious homemade dinner. Some of you may remember the days when you would put a frozen pot pie in the oven...