Self-Taught Foodie

For me, keeping fit has a lot to do with moderation and balance in the food department. After a lunch menu of pasta with white sauce, chicke...

Sometimes nothing can satisfy the palate like a crispy, flavorful salad. Not the boring, run-of-the-mill lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber v...

Tender, juicy and succulent, my seared pork chops are highlighted by an easy citrus-garlic reduction and topped off with fresh parsley and t...

Keeping staples on hand is the golden rule for any successful cook. Being stocked and prepared makes menu planning and preparation easier, p...

Make your vegetables more robust and flavorful by adding base to your cooking water. Ham, beef, and fish bases are just a few of many conce...

My favorite, go-to, all-purpose sauce is a mustard horseradish recipe from the Barefoot Contessa—I always keep a container in my refrigerato...

One of my favorite hometown eateries is a Lebanese restaurant that serves authentic dishes. Tuesday’s Special is Maklubi—a simple, flavorful...