Broiled beef offers a taste of Morocco This is another recipe inspired by the Moroccan baby shower I threw last spring. The original dish served at the party, kabab koobideh (say that three times fast), was outsourced from a favorite Middle-Eastern restaurant. I became infatuated...

Recipe: Spaghetti with Fresh Goat Cheese, Crimini Mushrooms and Arugula I created this recipe for my veggie loving friends, complete with a spectrum of varied tastes and textures to add depth. The earthy mushrooms acquire a meaty texture when sautéed and are balanced by the...

I get excited when I spot pulled pork on a restaurant menu, at a catered event or at a party. I can expect–even crave—the pork’s savory juices running down my palm, melt-in-the mouth tenderness and succulent layered, yet down-home flavors. Pulled pork might seem...

Italy, take me back. I dream of the day I’ll return for a visit and dine on oodles of freshly made pasta, sipping wine on a veranda overlooking rolling fields of vineyards. Years ago in Tuscany, my husband and I ventured to the little town...

Labor Day weekend just screams for tossing a piece of meat on the grill and eating on the patio, preferably in a bathing suit with a frosty beverage in hand. Give this recipe a try if you aim to step up your grilling prowess....

I recently hosted a Moroccan themed baby shower and created this spiced yogurt to accompany fruit skewers. My sister is still talking about “that yogurt” and begging for the recipe, so I decided to make it official and share. Mangos, pistachios and dates complement...

Whenever I list corn as a healthy food, people never fail to stare with a mix of amazement and concern. “Isn’t corn fattening?” Ah…No. You’re entering a carb no-hater zone. Virtually all vegetables offer nutritional benefits. As for corn, one medium ear is about 100 calories,...

With record-breaking temperatures, it’s nice to have on hand the makings for a cool, crisp meal requiring only a bit of assembly. Whip up a double batch ahead of time to provide for delectable lunches and snacks to have on hand for a few...

Orange peel shrimp. Honey chicken. Sticky sweet eggplant. While the names of these Chinese dishes lure me in at first glance, I second guess ordering them when I think about the deep fryers used and heaps of added sugar. This version greatly reduces the refined...

I’ll never forget the television clip of Julia Child and David Letterman eating raw hamburger live, on-air, due to a stovetop malfunction. She acted like it was no big deal and it was outrageously hilarious. Her vivacious spirit lives on when her segments are...