I LOVE THIS DISH. It's a sumptuous symphony of spinach, fennel and white beans, all enrobed in a creamy, nutmeg- and garlic-scented sauce. Heavenly too is the crunchy topping of buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Ready for a mood-lifting experience? Join me in the kitchen: Read more » Spinach, Fennel, & White Bean Gratin
June 10, 2013
I LOVE THIS DISH. It's a sumptuous symphony of spinach, fennel and white beans, all enrobed in a creamy, nutmeg- and garlic-scented sauce. Heavenly too is the crunchy topping of buttery breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Ready for a mood-lifting experience? Join me in the kitchen: Read more » Watercress Soup
June 7, 2013
TONIGHT, my partner and I are hosting film-director James Ivory (“Howard’s End,” “A Room with a View,” “Maurice,” etc.) and seven of his friends for dinner. It’s Jim’s birthday, so I’m putting together a special, multi-course meal. First up? A deliciously-creamy Watercress Soup. My recipe for this beautiful brew: Read more » Sugar Cookie Tartlets
May 30, 2013
MEET MY NEWEST TEA-TIME ADDICTION -- Sugar Cookie Tartlets. To make them, you bake sugar cookie dough in the shape of little cups. Then you fill the cups with luscious, homemade lemon curd, and adorn each tart with a single blueberry. Hard to do? Not at all. Here's my easy (yes, easy!) recipe for these sinfully-delicious treats: Read more » Sunday Brunch: Creamy Gratin of Hard Boiled Eggs
May 23, 2013
FOR A BREAKFAST OR BRUNCH PARTY, nothing beats this Creamy Gratin of Hard Boiled Eggs. It’s easy to make. It’s gluten-free. And it’s rapturously-delicious. It’s also cook-friendly, because you can make the whole dish a day in advance, and then simply pop it in the oven shortly before your guests arrive. Here’s the recipe: Read more » Awesome Almond Biscotti
May 17, 2013
WHAT’S CRUNCHY, only slightly-sweet, and perfect for dunking in a cup of hot coffee? The Almond Biscotti you see pictured above. If I can make these awesome Italian biscuits on a busy gardening- and housekeeping-day, I’ll wager you can, too. Here’s the super-simple recipe: Read more » Chive Pesto
May 3, 2013
YESTERDAY, I took freshly-cut chives, and processed them together with garlic, almonds, Parmesan cheese and a little olive oil. The result? Well, let's just say that after one bite, my eyes rolled to the back of my head. After two bites, I knew I'd have to share the recipe with you: Read more » Strawberry Souffle
April 23, 2013
I LOVE THIS STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE. It's airy and light. It's sinfully delicious, but not too sweet. And best of all, it's pink! My easy recipe for this fabulous French dessert: Read more » 
