Winter is the right time for shellfish, and this recipe should take you through the season deliciously! This updated version of the delicate, traditional vinaigrette is a nod to the glamorous side of oyster-eating. In my opinion, it enhances the…

A richly decadent side or main dish perfect for fall.   Ingredients 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup unsalted butter 2 shallots, minced 1 pound fresh wild mushrooms of your choice, cleaned and sliced (rinse in water not soaked)…

I was practicing my wonton folds one day and this idea came to me for dinner. Two of my wife Deb’s favorite flavors are ginger and lemon, thus the creation came to life…   Makes 6 Ravioli – 1 per…

(Photo without raisins)   Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 pears, ripe, but not too soft; peeled and cored o Cut in half if an Anjou varietal and/or on the small side o Cut in quarters if Asian, or on the larger…

Serves 4 to 5   Ingredients 1 Large natural raised chicken cut in eight 2 Cups white pearl onions, peeled 4 Tsp. vegetable oil 12 oz. white button mushrooms; halved 1 Leek, using the white part only, split, cleaned well,…

Serves 4 Ingredients 1 bunch of organic red radishes ½ white onion Spoon of good unsalted butter 1 russet potato 2 cups chicken clear broth 1 cup heavy cream Sea salt and white pepper to taste 4 French baguette croutons…

Ingredients 2 ounces dried rice-stick noodles (rice vermicelli) 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned) 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon red yuzu paste 1 teaspoon of sesame oil 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil…

A great way to start a special holiday menu with a European touch - this dish is the perfect choice to impress. It's fairly easy to prepare in advance and with a little bit of imagination can be presented beautifully!…

Fall is the season of change and as I reflect back on past recipes, I see I am a creature of habit including apples in my fall dishes.  The crispness of the air combined with the fresh and changing apples…