Bacon and Onion Tart

Bacon and Onion Tart

When spring arrives, I love to start baking flatbread for a light dinner or lunch. This recipe for Bacon and Onion Tart–or Tarte Flambée, as it’s known in French, is the perfect answer to anyone craving a simple flatbread pizza with bacon and onions on 

Sourdough Pizza Dough Focaccia

Sourdough Pizza Dough Focaccia

I love sourdough pizza and this Sourdough Pizza Dough Focaccia is an easy and great way to use the extra dough from my artisan pizza recipe. Flavored with rosemary, olives, and dried tomatoes–or simply with sea salt, it’s so delicious.

Antipasto Skewers with Italian Dressing

Antipasto Skewers with Italian Dressing

If you’re looking for an easy appetizer to make for your next dinner or party, try these Antipasto Skewers with Italian Dressing. They look great on a table, and they are delicious. Plus, they are so easy to put together.

New Year’s Eve Recipes

New Year’s Eve Recipes

Whether you plan to ring in the New Year with a handful of friends, a houseful, or maybe just one loved one, here are some of our favorite New Year’s Eve Recipes perfect for any festivity.

Christmas Antipasto Cheese Spread

Christmas Antipasto Cheese Spread

Here’s a fun recipe to make during the holidays for a church or family gathering. This Christmas Antipasto Cheese Spread will have everyone oohing and aahing. It makes for a pretty display on your table, and it tastes really good, too!

Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron

Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron

This past year I have been experimenting with risotto recipes, and this Butternut Squash Risotto with Saffron is a new favorite. Creamy risotto with tender roasted butternut squash, flavored with the subtle essence of savory saffron. A perfect side dish for autumn, served with your 

Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon

Foil-Wrapped Lemon Garlic Salmon

This summer, my husband’s brother treated us to some wild-caught Silver Salmon (also called Coho Salmon) he’d brought back from a recent trip to Alaska. This is the second time he’s gifted us fish from his adventures, and it is always exciting to cook with 

Sourdough Sausage Balls with Dip

Sourdough Sausage Balls with Dip

Sourdough Sausage Balls with Dip makes a yummy appetizer and is perfect for a potluck dinner. Or maybe even a wine and cheese tasting party. It’s easy to make and is a great way to use your sourdough starter, something I’m always on the lookout 

Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

Asparagus and Mushroom Risotto

It wasn’t until last year that I tried making risotto. Each time I make it, I find myself shaking my head, wondering why I waited so long! Intimidation. That’s the only answer. But folks, please know that you shouldn’t be intimidated! With just a little 

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

This Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup is so delicious. Seared pieces of chicken breast cooked in an aromatic buttery base  of carrots, celery, and onion, also known as French Mirepoix or the Holy Trinity in Italian kitchens. Then finished off with light cream, homemade potato gnocchi, and