Author: Michelle

Asparagus and Pea Soup with Poached Eggs

Asparagus and Pea Soup with Poached Eggs

Asparagus and Pea Soup with Poached Eggs is a gorgeous, velvety soup (with absolutely no cream) that’s loaded with veggies and finished with a perfectly poached egg. It’s super easy to make and comes together very quickly – less than 15 minutes cooking time! While the colors of this soup make me think of spring, it’s delicious any time of year.

Perfect Shrimp Scampi

Perfect Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp Scampi is a classic Italian dish that relies on fresh, simple ingredients. The balance of flavors in this Perfect Shrimp Scampi recipe is spot on…just the right amount of butter, garlic, spice, and lemon. It’s an extremely easy, totally delicious gluten free recipe that can be on the table in less than 10 minutes once you start cooking. High five to that!

Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Curried Egg Salad with Currants and Chives

Are you ready to put a new spin on an old classic? If yes, this Curried Egg Salad with Currants, Chives, and Cucumbers is totally worth a try. It’s a delicious egg salad alternative that is chock-full of flavor and texture.

Crispy Harissa Chicken Thighs

Crispy Harissa Chicken Thighs

Crispy Harissa Chicken Thighs is loaded with great flavors that all come together for one phenomenal meal! The crispy chicken, roasted potatoes, caramelized veggies, and bright fennel salad are all fantastic but when combined and then finished with the harissa schmaltz (fun word to say, right?!), this dish becomes awesome!

Gluten Free Onion Tart

Gluten Free Onion Tart

Gluten Free Onion Tart is a superb combination of sweet, salty, and savory all housed in a flaky, buttery gluten free crust. In my opinion, onions make everything taste better. And whether or not you choose to add anchovies (which I HIGHLY recommend), the tart is simply delish.

Asparagus and Radishes with Fresh Herbs

Asparagus and Radishes with Fresh Herbs

Everything about this recipe screams SPRING. Asparagus and Radishes with Fresh Herbs is refreshing, easy-to-make, and bursting with flavor. It’s a great dish to wake up your senses and spring into, well, you know, spring!

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Lamb

Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Lamb

There’s no chopping, slicing or dicing in this fantastic recipe for Shawarma-Spiced Grilled Lamb. Simply combine the spices with olive oil, slather the spice rub all over the lamb, marinate overnight and grill the next day. Seems like there must be a catch…something more complex that’s needed. But it’s as simple as it sounds. And the taste…oh the taste. You’re in for a total treat.

Caramelized Crispy Fennel

Caramelized Crispy Fennel

Caramelized Crispy Fennel is the perfect addition to your favorite dishes. While it tastes similar to sautéed onions, cooked fennel naturally has a slightly spicy kick to it with a wonderful hint of anise (black licorice). The next time you plan to sauté onions consider trying Caramelized Crispy Fennel instead.

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice  with Peas and Pistachios

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios

Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios will transport you to Morocco…or Egypt or Israel. You get the idea! Lots of flavor in this side dish that pairs extremely well with all kinds of meat dishes. Let Middle Eastern-Spiced Rice with Peas and Pistachios enchant your taste buds with another region of the world.

Gluten Free Smash Burgers

Gluten Free Smash Burgers

Oh so satisfyingly de-lish! These Gluten Free Smash Burgers taste just like restaurant-style smash burgers and are so easy (and quick) to make. They’re a total crowd pleaser. I’m officially addicted to smashing and you will be too!

Simple Chicken Marbella

Simple Chicken Marbella

Chicken Marbella is a Spanish and Moroccan inspired dish that combines briny and sweet flavors that never fails to please! While most Chicken Marbella recipes call for bone-in, skin-on chicken, my simple version uses boneless, skinless thighs which reduces the overall cooking time and significantly minimizes 

Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver

Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver

There are so many different ways to make chopped liver but for my family, it’s my Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver recipe that rules! It’s simple, dee-licious, and because my Aunt Renee only made it for Passover and Rosh Hashanah, it was a much-anticipated, special treat. I know chopped liver isn’t on everyone’s Top Ten list but when you work up the chutzpah, try my Aunt Renee’s Amazing Chopped Liver recipe.

Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Gruyere

Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Gruyere

When I was a kid, Pandeli’s was our family’s go-to neighborhood Italian restaurant. My favorite dish on the menu was a chicken with artichokes and melted cheese in a lemon sauce. I absolutely loved it and probably ordered it every time. Lemony Chicken with Artichokes and Gruyere is my interpretation of the Pandeli’s recipe that I so fondly remember. The restaurant may be long gone but the memories (and now the recipe) live on!

Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin – (Gluten Free)

Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin – (Gluten Free)

Oh so delicious! Cheesy, Crunchy Squash Gratin (Gluten Free) is one of those satisfying dishes that makes you feel all comfy cozy inside. Yes, it’s cheesy and crunchy but it’s also slightly creamy and warming with just the right hint of heat. It’s versatile enough to be served as a side dish or as a main vegetarian dish. However you decide to serve it, you’ll be surprised how quickly the gratin will be devoured!

Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass (Gluten Free)

Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass (Gluten Free)

If you are looking for a restaurant-quality meal that is super-easy to make and sure to impress, this recipe for Miso-Glazed Chilean Sea Bass is for you! It’s layered with umami flavor and each fillet has a wonderful candied glaze on top. You don’t have to dine at a fancy restaurant to enjoy this gem of a recipe.

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts

Even for Cauliflower naysayers, Roasted Cauliflower with Dates and Pine Nuts is always such a hit. It has a touch of sweetness combined with savory and nutty flavors that’s quite addictive. Not only is this cauliflower recipe delicious, it’s easy to make and leaves little to clean up. That’s my kind of dish!

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew

Dijon and Cognac Beef Stew will not disappoint! It’s a sophisticated beef stew with an exceptionally savory sauce thanks to the combination of grainy and Dijon mustards. And it’s also a perfect make-ahead and reheat-before-serving kinda recipe.

Gingery Broth with Wilted Greens

Gingery Broth with Wilted Greens

Gingery Broth with Wilted Greens is one of those soups that you crave in the dead of winter as well as during hot, steamy summer days. It’s a multi-purpose, all-season, healthy Vietnamese-style soup. The greens make the soup rich in nutrients while the ginger lends its soothing, healing powers.

Wedge Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Wedge Salad with Tahini-Yogurt Dressing

Do you love the idea of a wedge salad but aren’t a fan of blue cheese dressing? Then this wedge salad recipe is for you! Wedge Salad with Tahini Yogurt dressing is like hitting the refresh button on wedge salads…it has all the comforts of the ‘ole classic but with a herb-y, seed-y, and more-sophisticated taste. Don’t get me wrong, I love the classic blue cheese wedge salad but I’m also head-over-heels about this updated version.

Gluten Free Teriyaki Salmon

Gluten Free Teriyaki Salmon

Sometimes you want a delicious homemade meal but don’t feel like putting in the effort. That’s when it’s time to hit the bottle, the bottle of Soy Vay’s new Gluten Free Veri Veri Teriyaki Sauce. It doesn’t get easier or tastier than this Gluten Free Teriyaki Salmon dish.

Roasted Pepper Cups with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta

Roasted Pepper Cups with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta

Roasted Pepper Cups with Cherry Tomatoes, Olives, and Ricotta is one of those dishes that looks like a masterpiece but is so simple to make.

Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

Orange Glazed Cornish Hens

This recipe is my secret love potion…seriously! Orange Glazed Cornish Hens is what caused my now-husband to fall in love with me back in the day. How’s that for a magical recipe?

10-Minute Tacos – Gluten Free

10-Minute Tacos – Gluten Free

10-Minute Tacos is a family favorite that hits the dinner table in, you guessed it, 10 minutes! The focus here is on simplifying by using pre-made ingredients for a quick, tasty, and satisfying meal!

Baked Risotto with Kale, Spinach, and Peas – Gluten Free

Baked Risotto with Kale, Spinach, and Peas – Gluten Free

The beauty of this risotto recipe is it’s BAKED and therefore VERY easy and stress-free to make. This is a fabulous risotto chock-full of green veggies…kale, spinach, and peas. The veggies help to offset the typical rich and creamy nature of risotto recipes. I may be going out on a limb here but I would even call Baked Risotto with Kale, Spinach, and Peas “Healthy-ish!”

Asian-Glazed Shrimp and Calamari with Wilted Basil

Asian-Glazed Shrimp and Calamari with Wilted Basil

Shrimp and Calamari Basil Stir Fry is a recipe that has big yet subtle flavors happening simultaneously. It’s sweet and spicy (but not too spicy!) with the perfect amount of umami-ness from the fish sauce to bring it all home. This is such a simple recipe to prepare. And best of all, once it hits the pan, it’s ready to serve in less than 10 minutes!

Winter-Crunch Kale and Apple Salad

Winter-Crunch Kale and Apple Salad

It’s crunchy, tangy, healthy, sweet, salty, versatile, delish and addictive! Winter-Crunch Salad with Kale and Apples hits ALL the right chords. It just may be the salad that gets you through this winter!

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini

Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Chicken with Broccolini is visually beautiful… the bright green of the broccolini contrasts with the beautiful warmth of the golden turmeric. And the balance of sweet and spicy in the recipe is just right. Best of all, this recipe falls into the super-easy-to-make category.

Tomato Fish Chowder with Fresh Herbs & Lime

Tomato Fish Chowder with Fresh Herbs & Lime

It’s starting to get cold outside and my vegetable garden bounty is nearing its end for the season, that’s when I know it’s time to make Tomato Fish Chowder with Fresh Herbs and Lime. This soup is great to make when you have an abundance of late-season garden tomatoes that need to be used or if you’re just in the mood for some tasty fish chowder with fresh herbs and a bit of unexpected zing. This chowder is light and delicious compared to the more commonly known and heavier, cream-based chowders. So put on an extra layer, embrace the crisp air, and enjoy a bowl of Tomato Fish Chowder with Fresh Herbs and Lime!

Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla

Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla

Are you looking for a break from your regular breakfast routine? Try this Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla. You’ll love how the tortilla gets nicely crisp on the outside while the inside envelops the warm egg, melty cheese, and avocado. The Gluten Free Breakfast Quesadilla is delicious, nutritious, filling and, of course, gluten free.

Garlic Blistered Green Beans with Capers

Garlic Blistered Green Beans with Capers

These Garlic Blistered Green Beans with Capers are inspired by the traditional Sichuan technique of dry-frying string beans. The trick is to let the beans cook undisturbed until they are blistered, crinkly, and flavorful. While it seems strange to add capers to a Chinese Bean dish, it TOTALLY works. The capers add a briny shot of saltiness that is “just right.”

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange

Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange is a rustic, fruity dish that conjures up images of a beautiful tropical island with a wonderful warm breeze. The dish has some punch from the citrusy pesto-like sauce (the mojo!) that is delicious. Dreaming about an island get-away? Make Mojo Chicken with Charred Pineapple and Orange!

Citrus Shaved Cauliflower  Salad

Citrus Shaved Cauliflower Salad

Here’s a different way to serve raw cauliflower…shave it with a mandoline and then add it to a salad. This Citrus Shaved Cauliflower Salad pops with flavor and the citrus vinaigrette is snappy and refreshing.

Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks

Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks

I usually keep it simple when grilling steaks and just apply kosher salt and pepper or a dry seasoning mixture and you can never go wrong with this method. But if you want to up your grilling game with very little effort, try lacquering the steaks with this sauce. Once you layer it onto the steaks, it creates a first-class, magical crust that is incredibly addictive. You MUST try Lacquered Rib Eye Steaks. You’ll be thanking me that you did!

Mediterranean Style Grilled Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing

Mediterranean Style Grilled Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing

Mediterranean Style Swordfish with Oregano-Caper Dressing is not only pleasing to the eye, but pleasing to the palate and waistline too. Plate the grilled swordfish on vibrantly colored tomato slices, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and dress with the snappy oregano-caper vinaigrette. You’ll be amazed by the taste and presentation.

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo

Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo

Many turkey burgers are dry and tasteless, but not these babies! Here are a few tips for making the best Grilled Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo. First and foremost, use dark meat turkey. Next, add olive oil and cumin seeds (along with other seasonings) to the burgers. Finally, top with Sriracha Mayo and either serve on a toasted gluten free bun or eat them naked.

Super-Simple Steamed Broccoli

Super-Simple Steamed Broccoli

Whether you’re moving into your first apartment, a beginner cook, or feeding the family, it’s always helpful to have some simple recipes on hand. Within five minutes you can have cooked-to-perfection Super-Simple Steamed Broccoli that can be served as a side dish, added to a salad, or tossed into a stir fry. This recipe is easy, versatile, and healthy. Keep it simple or dress it up with shredded cheese, nuts, citrus, and more.

Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Mayo

Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Mayo

Peruvian-Style Roast Chicken with Cilantro-Lime Mayo is loaded with amazing flavor. By layering the Peruvian-style spice rub on top of the skin as well as underneath the skin, you get the ultimate in lip-smacking deliciousness. And the Cilantro Mayo adds just the right amount of tang, heat, and balance.

Arugula with Figs, Peaches, Goat Cheese Crumbles and (GF) Granola

Arugula with Figs, Peaches, Goat Cheese Crumbles and (GF) Granola

My stepdaughter, Amelia, and sister-in-law Meg get credit for this terrific salad. Amelia wanted to make a salad with fruit for dinner one night. She mixed together peppery arugula with sweet peaches, berries, and tangy goat cheese. Meg suggested adding my crunchy gluten free homemade granola as the topping. The combination is dyn-o-mite and I’ve been making Arugula with Figs, Peaches, Goat Cheese Crumbles and (GF) Granola ever since! As the seasons change, so do my fruit choices.

Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Citrus Sauce

Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Citrus Sauce

Grilled Shrimp with Turmeric Citrus Sauce is loaded with citrusy, refreshing flavor that packs a slight punch. Each bite draws you in deeper and before you know it, you’ll have licked the plate clean!

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Za’atar and Feta

Smashed Cucumber Salad with Za’atar and Feta

It’s often difficult for cucumbers to absorb sauces and dressings but not if you are using the “smash” method. Smashed Cucumbers with Za’atar and Feta is a crunchy, full-flavored summer dish that will transport you to your favorite Mediterranean country. If you want to get away, you better get smashing!

Melt-in-your-Mouth Filet Mignon Steaks

Melt-in-your-Mouth Filet Mignon Steaks

Want to impress your family and/or friends with a super-easy, amazingly delicious, restaurant-quality filet mignon? This recipe checks all those boxes. What’s also great about this recipe is the gluten free soy marinade doubles as the sauce. You may want to get dressed up to eat these Melt-in-your-Mouth Filet Mignon Steaks because you’ll feel as though you’re eating at an upscale steakhouse.

Zoodles with White Clam Sauce

Zoodles with White Clam Sauce

Zoodles with White Clam Sauce is a healthier riff on the classic spaghetti with clam sauce. It’s bright, satisfyingly delicious, and a perfect summer recipe for when you want to eat lighter without sacrificing taste. You won’t even miss the carbs. Give it a twirl!

Gluten Free Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos

Gluten Free Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos

Gluten Free Bang Bang Cauliflower Tacos are the bomb! Tasty, crispy, slightly spicy, filling, and gluten free. What more could you ask for in a meal…fresh margarita please!

Zahav-Famous Hummus (5-minute version)

Zahav-Famous Hummus (5-minute version)

When Zahav creates and shares a “5-minute version” of their amazing hummus recipe, you thank them profusely. Zahav-Famous Hummus(5-minute version), is beyond delicious and unbelievably easy to make. And all of the magic takes place in the food processor!

Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)

Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free)

Talk about a total crowd pleaser! Who doesn’t love fried chicken? I don’t make it that often but when I do…OMG! Nashville-Style Hot Fried Chicken (Gluten Free) is so good and you won’t even know it’s gluten free! Dig in and enjoy each crispy, spicy morsel. No conversation needed at this meal.

Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free

Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free

Looking for a different salad that’s quick and easy to make? Look no further. Crunchy Thai Slaw – Gluten Free has the perfect combination of crunch and tang. It’s also colorful and quite refreshing. Use pre-packaged slaw mixes as a shortcut to simplify the recipe and shorten the prep time.

Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard Sauce – Gluten Free

Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard Sauce – Gluten Free

In my house veal chops aren’t served often because, let’s face it, they’re expensive! But when I decide to splurge, it’s so worth it. Veal Chops with Asian Honey Mustard – Gluten Free crackles with immense flavor. Try this dish with a glass of wine to round out the indulgent experience.

Radishes with Anchovy Butter

Radishes with Anchovy Butter

Radishes, butter, and coarse salt. It’s an iconic and sophisticated french combination of flavors that is very addictive. In this recipe, the butter is melted with olive oil (to reduce the richness a bit) and enhanced with umami-rich anchovies, which takes simple to stupendous! Radishes with Anchovy Butter is a simple recipe that bursts with flavor.

Candied Baked Salami – Hasselback Style (Gluten Free)

Candied Baked Salami – Hasselback Style (Gluten Free)

Oh yeah! Candied Baked Salami – Hasselback Style is a sticky, sweet & savory, mouthwatering treat. It’s so addictive, it’s easy to polish off half of the salami all by yourself like I did!

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo

Grilled Scallops with Nori and Lime Mayo has a fabulous presentation. But more than that, I love how all of the individual elements combine to create subtle scallop taste bombs. This recipe is the perfect balance of the taste of the sea from the scallops and nori, a bit of heat from the crushed red pepper flakes, a slight crunch from the scallions finished with the creamy tartness of the lime mayo. Each bite drew me in deeper and my taste buds wanted more!

Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta

Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta

Crunchy, creamy, sweet and smoky…Eggplant with Honey, Crispy Garlic and Ricotta brings a variety of colors, tastes and textures together. It perfectly embodies the phrase “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” So, even if you’re not the biggest eggplant fan, this spectacular recipe is definitely worth a go.

Tuna Salad with “The Works”

Tuna Salad with “The Works”

This isn’t the same old plain tuna your mom used to make. Tuna Salad with “The Works” is a modern-day twist on an old classic. This version is satisfyingly flavorful and boosts simple tuna salad to new heights.

No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken

No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken

There are so many ways to roast a chicken but my No-Fuss Crispy Roast Chicken recipe is the easiest and best. It will leave you with crispy yet juicy chicken every time!

Roast Fish & Vegetables with Curry Butter

Roast Fish & Vegetables with Curry Butter

Not only is Roast Fish and Vegetables with Curry Butter delicious but it’s virtually a one-pan meal. You start with roasting red onions, fennel and baby potatoes in the pan. Once they get wonderfully caramelized you add the fish and curry butter right on top. When cooking is done, serve right out of the pan and enjoy the silky, aromatic and earthy flavors…which only intensify if you happen to have leftovers.

Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli and Red Onions

Hot Damn! Flavor Poppin’ Roasted Broccoli with Red Onions is just about the best broccoli recipe I’ve ever made. And the secret ingredient is the anchovies…ssh! They’re a total game-changer. So if you’ve never had anchovies or think you don’t like them, I strongly urge you to try this recipe anyway. They add tons of umami richness and, quite simply, put this dish over the top.

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowls

Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowls

Get ready to dig into a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone in the family will enjoy! Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Bowls are a combination of salad, noodles and scrumptiously marinated chicken that becomes wonderfully tangy and caramelized when cooked. Generously spoon on the nuoc cham sauce to complete your bowl and savor all of the amazing flavors that are in this dish.

Crispy Fried Matzo – Gluten Free

Crispy Fried Matzo – Gluten Free

I thought Crispy Fried Matzo was a distant memory for me but then matzo producers started making gluten free matzo. So while matzo is not a food I love and crave, fried matzo is! Think french toast made with crusty bread. This recipe is VERY easy. Whether you like your fried matzo crispy (like I do) or more like an omelette, this recipe should definitely be incorporated into your Passover recipe rotation

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan

Roasted Fennel with Parmesan will completely surprise you. It bursts with flavor and the roasting brings out a subtle and delicious spiciness in the fennel that I never knew was there. Who knew salt, pepper, olive oil and parmesan could elevate roasted fennel to such a degree?

Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak

Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak

Here’s my family secret recipe for the best Gluten Free Teriyaki Skirt Steak. Shh…no one needs to know it’s as easy as opening a bottle.

Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze – (Gluten Free)

Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze – (Gluten Free)

Crispy Tofu with Maple-Soy Glaze -(Gluten Free) is a super-easy and delicious recipe that has the perfect balance of sweet and salty with just a hint of spice. The sauce has a wonderful stickiness that clings to the crispy tofu in a delectable way. This recipe is perfect for tofu lovers and novices alike…and is great for vegetarians and vegans.