Beet Gnocchi (with Buttered Walnuts and Roquefort Cheese)

Mmmm–beets! And homemade gnocchi! I love both! This recipe is a bit different, though, as the gnocchi isn't potato-based. And it...

Giardiniera- the recipe!

You can take the girl out of Chicago- but you can't take Chicago out of the girl. I was craving an Italian beef sandwich the other da...

Roasted Hasselback Veggies

Roasted hasselback veggies are tasty and– like beautiful seashells– a visual treat! You can slice tons of veggies– potatoes, sweet potatot...

Smoked Salmon (or Trout) Tarte Salée

I don't know about you, but I ate a lot of heavy foods over the holiday season. I wanted something light and fresh. I first ate this ...

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...

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...