Aperol Spritz

Photo courtesy of Catherine Anderson. The perfect drink for the holidays...or any time of the year. It's the spritz! This ain't...

Homemade Chicken/Vegetable Stock

Recipes always taste better when the ingredients you use are homemade. Plus, you know exactly what's in it. The next time you make a so...

Chicken Pot Pie à la Française

Chicken Pot Pie is a classic American dish- perfect on those cold winter nights. In this recipe, we're making this meal a bit mor...

Hearty Tortilla Soup with Roasted Vegetables

Before I moved to France, and then to LA, I used to be a Chicago gal. I absolutely loved the Tortilla Soup at Rick Bayless's Fron...

Pineapple, Mango and Mascarpone Dessert

This recipe is so simple. And delicious. And time-saving. It's one of my go-to desserts. I've made it with cherries or apricots. I&...

Winner, Winner...Perfect Roasted Chicken Dinner and Homemade Chicken Stock

Sunday roasts make the perfect family dinner--or lunch! This recipe is simple, delicious, and healthy. Plus, the potatoes come out nice and...

Velouté of Roasted Potimarron and Carrots with Coconut Milk and Curry

First things first. What in the world is a potimarron squash? Besides delicious. Which it is. Here's the 411- it's a chestnut-flav...

Raclette

Winter is coming. And nothing says winter like a warm, spirit-lifting raclette meal. Think creamy, melted cheese covering vegetables and ch...

Drunk Flambéed Shrimp with Lemon Risotto

This dish is as delicious as it looks, the flavors bursting on the tongue. It's one of my go-to recipes when I'm entertaining...