Winter is a time for snuggles and fires, friends and family and hearty foods to warm the soul! I went back to my roots for this French Classic! From the Savoie region in France near the Rhône-Alpes... A classic potato…

Fall is here! As we enjoy the first snow, crisp mornings and the re-initiation of our hearth and heaters – I am drawn to hearty accompaniments – like my Brussel Sprouts! This dish goes with almost any main dish and…

Winter is the right time for shellfish, and this recipe should take you through the season deliciously! Prep time: 30 minutes, cook time 10 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1/2-1 cup panko (for the crisp) 1/2 lb. unsalted European Butter,…

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…