Main Courses

This is my crowd-pleasing, restaurant-quality ultimate baked ziti and I make it all the time for my family and friends alike. It travels well, feeds a hungry crowd and everyone…

Many years ago my sister was at the grocery store and she came across these beautiful Dungeness crab legs, but she didn’t know how to prepare them. Kaye, the seafood…

Pork carnitas are one of my favorite go-to menu items at any Mexican restaurant. This simple recipe is so tender and packs a flavor punch! Carnitas are perfect in tacos,…

When I worked in Coral Gables, FL over twenty years ago, I would often walk from the office to Miss Saigon Bistro – an amazing Vietnamese restaurant owned by my…

Crab cakes are one of my favorite things to eat and these crab cakes are hands down the best I’ve ever eaten. Too often crab cakes have too much bread…

The Chinese New Year is almost here and I thought it was the perfect time to share my Caribbean Special Fried Rice recipe. This is the quintessential kitchen sink recipe.…

Who doesn’t love a quick and easy meal for those fast paced week nights and weekends? I know I do. With all the Christmas decorating and tree trimming, this tenderloin…

I always wanted to make a brisket and my dear friend Aida was kind enough to share with me her easy crockpot brisket recipe. This is a wonderful make-ahead recipe…

These delicious Cornish game hens will make a stunning appearance at any holiday or special gathering. Plump, tender and gorgeous little hens are seasoned and roasted to perfection. What is…

Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a classic, spicy Italian dish. Don’t let the “fra diavolo” keep you away from enjoying such a delicious dish, simply adjust the amount of crushed red…

I made this mediterranean grilled shrimp and couscous dinner last year, when COVID hit, with pantry and freezer ingredients I always have on hand. It’s easy to make and so…

This meatloaf has graced our table more times than I can count. It’s a foolproof classic recipe that is loved by all including picky eaters. It’s moist, tender and the…

This must be the easiest and most common taco Tuesday meal in countless homes across America. For years we would just open a packet of taco seasoning, sprinkle it over…

Thirty years ago I worked near a Mediterranean restaurant that served the most incredible chicken souvlaki. It was one of my favorite go-to lunch places and I ate there at…

Your mouth will water before you place these on the grill. These lamb lollipops are tender and delicious without that gamey taste thanks to the yogurt marinade that neutralizes that…

Rabo Encendido is Cuba’s version of Spain’s Rabo de Toro. With the mass Spanish emigration to Cuba, it’s no wonder Spain greatly influenced Cuban cuisine. I would say Rabo Encendido…

This dish reminds me of Pappardelle with Wild Boar Ragu from New York City’s famous Via Carota restaurant, owned by Rita Sodi and Jody Williams. That dish was seared (pun…

What’s not to love about filet mignon? It’s the best cut of beef and when properly cooked, it cuts like butter. I love to make it on the stove top…

Chicken tenderloin is such a versatile and tender cut of chicken. They are perfect as appetizers, any time snacks, sandwiches and served as part of lunch or dinner! I love…

When you want all the flavors of Thanksgiving without all the fuss, this turkey breast cutlet is the way to go. Tenderloin meat is pound thin, floured and pan fried…

Peach Apricot Glazed Ham is our family’s favorite and a centerpiece at Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas! It’s absolutely scrummy as Mary Berry would say. Peach apricot preserve is…

Last year we were grateful to celebrated an early and intimate family Thanksgiving dinner while my daughter was visiting. Not wanting to roast a whole turkey for five people, I…

In a meat and potatoes household, these loaded baked potatoes make for a quick weeknight meal with little to no clean up – especially if you made the chili the…

This hearty chili is stick to your ribs delicious and just plain awesome! Perfect for those comfort food nights, game day fare and large family gatherings. This is exactly how…

There’s something magical about giving a recipe the respect it deserves and cooking it properly to transform simple ingredients into a spectacular dish. Pasta Alla Norma is such a recipe.…

Shut the front door! This Pad Thai is so d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s, it might just become my new favorite go to weeknight meal. It literally comes together in under 5 minutes and…

These Cuban pork pinchos (kebabs) are amazing! What makes this a Cuban pincho? The sour orange! Sour oranges have a unique and distinct citrusy, sweet and sour flavor for an…

Trying to eat more plant-based foods or you need to cut back on red meat, but still want to enjoy a burger? Well, this is the vegetarian meatless option you…

This is a brilliant and delicious vegetable pizza made so simple with store bought puff pastry and your favorite roasted vegetables. It’s a great way to get kids more involved…

The literal translation is Penne alla Old Tavern. It sound very old world, and the dish tastes old world, but this recipe is from the 20th century and we commonly…