Modern Comfort Food
Black Bean and Chorizo Tacos with Queso Fresco are one of our favorite dinners. I love this meal for several reasons. First of all, I like that I can omit the chorizo and make this into a meatless meal. Secondly, this is a fairly inexpensive …
Berry Topped Chocolate Cake with Buttercream Frosting is an easy and beautiful dessert. Because it’s so pretty, it’s the perfect cake to serve to company. I love this cake for several reasons. First of all, this cake recipe excludes some of unnatural ingredients that many …
Classic Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette is a terrific main dish salad. Because it’s served cold, this salad is perfect for eating on warm summer nights. I start this classic salad by roasting chicken breasts. Of course, you could substitute rotisserie chicken, if …
Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu is one of my family’s favorite desserts. In fact, this may be one of our top five favorite desserts. Needless to say, I have made this tiramisu quite a few times. I love this dessert for several reasons. First of …
Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles are a terrific make ahead appetizer. Today, I made a big batch, and I plan on reheating them for a dinner party this weekend. And, it feels really good to have part of that big dinner already made. In general, …
Caprese Pizza Dough Bruschetta is one of our favorite Italian appetizers. Typically, the base for bruschetta is toasted bread. Here, though, I use homemade pizza dough for the base of my bruschetta. I start this recipe by making the pizza dough in my bread machine. …
Arugula and Radicchio Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette is a delicious spring salad. I love this salad for several reasons. First of all, I like that this salad uses fresh fruit. It’s a nice change from all vegetable salads. Secondly, this whole salad takes just minutes …
Black Truffle Cheese Focaccia Bread is an easy yeast bread for beginners. I love this black truffle focaccia for several reasons. First of all, most of the ingredients are items I already have in my pantry. Secondly, this recipe doesn’t require any special equipment. Thirdly, …
Chocolate Peanut Trail Mix Cookies are filled with peanuts, pretzels, and chocolate covered candies. I start these cookies by making my favorite chocolate chip cookie dough. Then, I stir in the pretzels, nuts, and candies. Finally, I chill the dough and then bake the cookies …
Lamb Gyros with Cucumber Yogurt Spread are one of our favorite sandwiches. I start this sandwich by mixing together a lamb and herb mixture and baking it in a loaf pan. Next, I thinly slice the meat, and grill it along with the homemade pita. …
