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 » 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 » Chicken & Mushrooms in Tarragon Cream
April 20, 2013
I MADE THIS FOR DINNER LAST SUNDAY. And then I fell in love. It's a simple saute of chicken breasts and mushrooms, gloriously-enrobed in a sauce of tarragon and heavy cream. Here's the easy recipe for this perfumed elegance: Read more » Mushroom, Spinach & Rosemary Tart
April 9, 2013
I LOVE THIS TART. It's filled with mushrooms and spinach. It's perfumed to the nines with rosemary and vermouth. And oh, the crust! It's buttery Pate Brisee. Who wants to taste this savory spring symphony? Read more » Eggs Baked in Puff Pastry Shells
April 5, 2013
WHAT'S ELEGANT TO SERVE and oh-so scrumptious to eat? Eggs, baked in puff pastry shells, and adorned with bits of cheese, chives, and bacon. I love them for breakfast, brunch, or as the first-course for dinner. They are a cinch to make. Read more » Homemade Spaetzle with Butter & Herbs
March 23, 2013
CAN YOU VISIT ME TODAY? Good. Because I'd like to serve you a plate of Spaetzel with Butter and Herbs. Spaetzel are little dumplings with a delicious, gnocchi-like texture. They are really, really fun to make: Read more » 
