Modern Comfort Food
Lasagna Tricolore with Three Cheeses is a baked lasagna that has all the colors of the Italian flag. The green of the flag is represented by pesto sauce, the white of the flag is shown in the Parmesan cheese, and the red comes from the …
Kale and Manchego Phyllo Pie with Chorizo is a phyllo pie filled with kale, Manchego cheese, chorizo, eggs, thyme, and onion. The phyllo is buttery and light, and the filling is nicely spiced by the chorizo. For years I made a traditional Greek Spanakopita, but …
Ginger and Wonton Vegetable Soup is a hearty soup filled with homemade wontons, ginger, baby corn, snow peas, and bell peppers. In this recipe, I use homemade wonton dough, because I really dislike the taste of the wonton dough I’m able to purchase. My homemade …
Persimmon Walnut Quick Bread Loaf is a fast and easy bread recipe that can be stirred up in one bowl. And, no mixer or kneading is needed for this simple recipe, which is great for the beginner baker. I was going to make a different …
Baked Sopaipillas with Cinnamon Apples are my version of Mexican sopaipillas, which are often on dessert menus at Mexican restaurants here in New York. Sopaipillas are always deep fried, but mine are baked, which I feel makes them a lot lighter. They’re often served with …
Lentil and Vegetable Soup with French Green Lentils is a hearty soup filled with lentils, carrots, onions, celery, thyme and garlic. It’s different from the typical lentil soup in that it only contains a cup of lentils, but is filled with lots of vegetables in …
Pork Medallions with Basil and Peppers consists of sliced pork tenderloin marinated in oyster and soy sauces, mixed with sweet basil, garlic, jalapeno, and mini peppers. Not only is this dish delicious, but it can be made, from start to finish, in thirty minutes. The …
S’mores Mini Skillet Cookies with Toasted Marshmallows are baked in little cast iron skillets. They’re filled and topped with semi sweet chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and graham crackers. Of course, they’re served warm, which makes them all the more delicious. The Equipment You’ll Need A …
Vanilla Chocolate Chunk Scones with Vanilla Glaze are filled with vanilla flavor and warm chocolate chunks. They are the perfect for breakfast, tea time, or an after school snack. While they’re festive enough to serve at a holiday brunch, they’re also easy enough to serve …
Pomegranate and Quince Salad with Chicken is a big fall salad filled with Spring greens, grilled chicken, pomegranate seeds, sliced quince, feta cheese, carrots, and pistachios. It’s all tossed with a lemon and honey vinaigrette. The Equipment You’ll Need A Grill Pan- You’ll need this …
