You needn’t be vegan to enjoy this stir-fry Edamame, or young green soybeans, are wonderful eaten straight out of the pods, and I love them with Friday night sushi takeout. I buy shelled edamame for recipes to save prep time. My taste testers sampled this...

I have fond memories of sitting at my grandma’s kitchen table as a child eating piles of classic shrimp cocktail on New Year’s Eve. While I still look forward to the classic on special occasions and Sunday dinners, my updated version of the recipe might...

This is a revised version of a recipe published on August 18, 2011. My husband makes an appearance in the kitchen to cook the evening meal on occasion and one of his latest creations is his mashed potato recipe for Sunday dinner. His version cuts out the heavy cream,...

Right after Scarlet was born, when I was too frazzled and sleep-deprived to stand by the stove to watch over my original curry recipe, I decided to toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker at once. Et viola. Dinner was served. I developed this...

When fresh wild Alaskan salmon is not in-season (November through March) I use the canned variety in salmon cakes, which is still an excellent source of the beneficial fish oils, omega-3s. My favorite way to use canned salmon is in this recipe for salmon cakes, which can save dinner if you only...

While simple sautéed spinach with garlic is frequently on my stovetop, I like to mix it up every once in awhile. This recipe rivals steak house creamed spinach, but is much lower in saturated fat, cholesterol and calories. If you’re a lover of goat cheese, substitute spreadable...

You say potato. I say Brian Malarkey. The inspiration for this recipe stems from a recent visit to San Diego that included a potato luncheon at Searsucker. The restaurant’s very own Brian Malarkey, a past Top Chef finalist, made an appearance. Take note, PR professionals, on how...

This recipe stems from an old friend’s mom’s recipe for baked White Wine Pork Chops. Recently I craved those flavors and concocted a new, healthier version using pork tenderloin, the more refined sister. Recipe for Sage Pork Tenderloin Medallions with White Wine Jus Makes four servings. 2...

I have an insatiable desire for Mexican food. The chips and guacamole. The smoky, sultry seasonings. The oozing melted cheese. But it can weigh you down if you opt for enchiladas and chiles rellenos all the time. I work taco salad into my menu...

Bacon makes its way into our home on special occasions, and upon uncovering a package leftover from Father’s Day in the freezer, it didn’t take us long to decide how to use it. This spaghetti recipe comes from my husband’s mother, passed down from...