Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Warm up during the last few days of winter with this tummy warming chowder full of shrimp, corn and potatoes.

Mulligatawny Soup

Mulligatawny Soup

Inspired by the 90s sitcom about nothing, this curry spiced soup with chicken and rice is sure to hit the spot on a cold winter’s day.

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Mozzarella and Prosciutto Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

Creamy mozzarella, salty prosciutto and a tangy tomato vinaigrette make this salad fit for any special occasion.

Beef Noodle Soup

Beef Noodle Soup

Noodle soup with ginger and clove seasoned beef broth, tender steak, noodles, cilantro, bean sprouts and, in my case, the jalapeno from hell.

Apple, Gorgonzola and Pecan Salad

Apple, Gorgonzola and Pecan Salad

Crisp spring salad mix is tossed with tart apples, tangy gorgonzola cheese, nutty pecans and then drizzled with a little balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil.

Sausage, Kale and Tortellini Soup

Sausage, Kale and Tortellini Soup

A tummy filling soup chock-full of sausage, kale and cheese tortellini.

Smoked Salmon Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

Smoked Salmon Salad with Caper Vinaigrette

Perfect light meal of salmon, spinach and walnuts.

Turkey Basil Chili

Turkey Basil Chili

Nothing warms up a cold January day like a pot of chili simmering on the stove. Try this lighter version with ground turkey and basil.

Antipasto Salad

Antipasto Salad

Here it is the day before one of the quintessential American holidays, Thanksgiving, and I’m sharing with you an Italian inspired recipe.  But I was just thinking that come Friday morning, the thought of a steaming hot plate of mashed potatoes and turkey might be the furthest thing from your mind. Instead you may want [...]

Beef Stew with Red Wine

Beef Stew with Red Wine

November has been down right nasty here in Seattle. Its been windy. Its been rainy. It is the kind of weather that makes you want to crawl back in bed and not get out until June or maybe even July considering Seattle’s track record. But alas that is not a possibility. Instead, when the weather [...]