Undoubtedly one of the very best inventions in food history is pasta or more commonly known around the world as the noodle. Its ease of use, versatility and price has made it a staple in countries all over the world. A rather meager combination of flour, water and eggs is transformed into an unforgettable and…

A client of mine asked me, "I need to wow my guests for my daughter's birthday dinner, but I need something simple. Got any ideas?" "Of course! How about a stuffed pork roast?" Without hesitation she answered, "You know what, I'll just order in." And with that she hung up. Why is it that the…

If the stomach is the way into a man’s heart, then definitely the way to get into a woman’s heart is chocolate.  Rich, decadent chocolate will make almost every woman melt. (pun intended) In honor of this very special issue we are celebrating International Woman’s Day with a luscious and rather simple chocolaty dessert. This…

Every once in a while a certain dish comes around that is so simple and so delicious that no alterations need be made. Usually these are the dishes that have been around for ages. The ones that grandmothers and mothers make, the ones that fill up our houses with incredible aromas and fill our hearts…

Every year around this time I sit at my laptop and ponder, what I am going to bring to my holiday parties to blow everyone away. Usually I come up with some complicated, over the moon recipe that I spend days perfecting. Only to have it served to some rather inebriated guests who, at this…

A few things in life are as satisfying as a big, juicy, American burger! Burgers are quintessentially American. They go along with American Pie, BBQ and Hot Dogs. Imagine watching “Grease” without the diner scenes, where they are chowing down on cheeseburgers and milk shakes. It’s not the same. It’s just the American way to…