Wonderful Side Dish – Potato and Leek Galette
This wonderful side dish – potato and leek galette – will stun your guests, and is a great pairing with roast meat rather than the…
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Spicy Tartar Sauce for Fish
This spicy tartar sauce for fish is one I can actually enjoy…I do not typically like tartar sauce. I always think it tastes a bit…
Beef Tartare is the Most Under-Appreciated Delicious Hors d’Oeuvre
Beef tartare is the most under-appreciated delicious hors d’oeuvre! I think most people have long feared beef tartare…the raw beef and raw egg intimidate many,…
Bacon-Kimchi Deviled Eggs
Bacon-kimchi deviled eggs combine natural partners bacon and eggs, along with the great umami flavors of kimchi, the Korean spice paste gochujang and sriracha. Gochujang…
Fettuccine with Lemon, Asparagus and Parmesan
If you like asparagus and lemon together, this fettuccine with lemon, asparagus and parmesan is the right recipe for you! And better yet, it’s very…
Delicious Braised Chicken in Mustard and Wine Sauce
Your next guests will love this delicious braised chicken in mustard and wine sauce. It’s an impressive, flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish, which makes it a…
Whit’s Cheese and Mushroom Quiche – The Perfect Brunch Food!
This is my recipe for Cheese and Mushroom Quiche – the perfect brunch food. Quiche is one of those miracle dishes….easy to make, pleases everyone and…
My Favorite 25 San Francisco Restaurants for 2017
These are my favorite 25 San Francisco restaurants for 2017. This marks my 6th year of publishing this list, and every year it’s my most…
Turkey Mole – the Perfect Use of Leftover Turkey!
If you have a bunch of leftover turkey, make turkey mole – the perfect use of leftover turkey! It has a completely different flavor profile…
The Most Fantastic Baked Beans
The most fantastic baked beans are actually amazingly easy to make! And we all know that baked beans are a staple side dish at every…
Perfect Chicken Breasts with Pan Sauce
It’s actually very easy to make perfect chicken breasts with pan sauce…and when done right, is one of the most delicious ways to serve chicken….
Crab Cocktail with Tangerine Tarragon Vinaigrette
When planning my New Year’s Eve menu, I really wanted to include crab. It’s such a classic dish to have at this time of year!…
How to Make Great Pizza at Home!
Who doesn’t love pizza? Delicious crust, topped with savory sauce and your favorite toppings. Really, what could be better? I think we all wish we…
Burrata with Tomatoes, Edible Flowers and Crispy Quinoa
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for a creative and delicious appetizer to serve guests. I was recently at a dinner where…
Stuffed Peppers!
There are many different types of stuffed peppers, which means you can play with the recipe to make it your own. Not only do you…
My Full Thanksgiving Menu (with recipes!)
I don’t know what you were most thankful for this year, but for me, it’s always family. I’m an incredibly lucky person in that my…
Spring Benedict – Poached Eggs with Herb Sauce
Everyone loves a great Eggs Benedict…it’s the perfect brunch dish. Rich, creamy, eggy, and with just the right amount of tang in the hollandaise sauce…
Making the Classic French Onion Dip from Scratch!
Making the classic French Onion Dip from scratch is really pretty easy, believe it or not. And much more delicious! How many great memories do…
The Wonders of Bread Pudding
Bread pudding has been around for centuries (literally) and came about as a way to use leftover, stale bread. As far back as the 12th…
Whit’s Stuffed Mushrooms – Great Party Appetizer!
This time of year, when there are parties seemingly every weekend, it’s good to be able to do something easy that is a crowd pleaser….