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Banana Bread with Walnuts

Banana Bread with Walnuts

This easy recipe for making a perfect, moist, delicious banana bread that has the rich, nutty flavor of lightly toasted walnuts. I have also, on occasion added lightly toasted slivered almonds to make it extra nutty and sometimes chocolate morsels, although I think it makes 

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Classic, retro cake of our childhood, upgraded to something healthier than the Betty Crocker version. The traditional version used a vanilla cake mix, here is a recipe to make the vanilla cake from scratch. It only takes a few extra minutes but makes a real 

Burrata & Cantaloupe Salad

Burrata & Cantaloupe Salad

I love salads with melon, they’re sweet, they’re pungent and with the burrata this one has a richness, oh yeah, throw in the figs or dates or figs and dates.

Chorizo and White Bean Stew

Chorizo and White Bean Stew

This simple dish, super easy to prepare, that combines the full, rich flavor of spicy sausage with onions, spinach and the creaminess of beans, creates a satisfying, enjoyable foody experience.

Caesar Salad Dressing

Caesar Salad Dressing

As it turns out, this exotic Italian dressing, that we have been brainwashed to believe is only attainable in restaurants is a super simple easy dressing that anyone can make at home. All you need is a food processor, that most of us have.

Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

A rich puree made from basil, pine nuts, parmigiano-reggiano and garlic is perfect with almost any shaped pasta and can be served with a variety of proteins. (see pasta recipes).

Sesame Chicken

Sesame Chicken

This sweet and pungent stir-fried crunchy chicken has a secret technique for what keeps Chinese food so crisp even when smothered in delicious sauce. Served over fried rice (see recipe) this is always a crowd pleaser and my personal favorite.

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie

This was the go-to comfort food my mother used to make to get us through those long, freezing, snowy, Buffalo winters. It tastes like home to me. It can be made with turkey or chicken but either way it is a rich, savory, satisfying entree 

My Favorite Turkey Chili

My Favorite Turkey Chili

This is a good one and easy to boot. As with many of my dishes, I add corn to sweeten and broaden the flavor.