Roasted Garlic and Vegetable Soup

Roasted Garlic and Vegetable Soup

Unfortunately, I see another site has decided to use my photo for their recipe but please be assured that this photo is mine. They’ve been asked to remove it but so far, they’ve refused. This is one of my clean-out-the-fridge soups. I hate to see 

Shredded Beef and Pork Ragu

Shredded Beef and Pork Ragu

I’ve had a craving for a meaty ragu ever since the weather started to turn cold and, as is typical with me, I was inspired to go with what looked beautiful at the meat counter as opposed to what I traditionally do with my meat 

Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

Baked Chicken Breast Recipe

As part of my “back-to-basics” series, I’m sharing my baked chicken breast recipe. I had a long-time aversion to chicken breast because it’s often overcooked, dry and tasteless. Then, after much trial and error, I finally figured out how to bake chicken breast and still 

How to Cook Deli Style Roast Beef

How to Cook Deli Style Roast Beef

I’ve been having so much fun posting some of my classic back-to-the-basics lately, such as my Summer Garden Gazpacho recipe, my Cucumber Salad recipe, my simple Refrigerated Beets recipe, and my Classic Potato Salad recipe, that I’m considering making it a new category on my 

Asian-inspired Spicy BBQ Meatballs with Rice Noodles and Pickled Veggies

Asian-inspired Spicy BBQ Meatballs with Rice Noodles and Pickled Veggies

It’s easy to get stuck in a food rut, so I often try to play around with new ideas. This time, I had in mind an Asian-inspired bowl of pasta and meatballs, so to speak, but as a fun dish packed full of flavor. Thai 

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

Roasted Tomato and Garlic Soup

I’m continuing my celebration series of summer garden tomato recipes with my roasted tomato and garlic soup. The beauty of this recipe is that it’s very flexible. Looking for an easy roasted gazpacho recipe? This is it. Want a comforting bowl of steamy roasted tomato soup? 

Ajvar Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip)

Ajvar Recipe (Roasted Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip)

This is a delicious roasted red pepper and eggplant spread called Ajvar.