Gravlax, a Nordic dish of raw fish, is something my mom makes every Christmas Eve. She prepares pounds and pounds of it, and every year the amount grows as our family does the same. The salmon is marinated, spiced, and pressed with weights. It is […]

At the tail-end of the holidays, my ladies and I throw a book exchange party and I make dinner. Unfortunately around that time, everyone’s pants are getting a bit snug from weeks of turkey, mashed potatoes, cookies, appetizers, and cocktails, so I try to make […]

Meatballs….everyone makes them differently, and every time it is an event.  I have honed my recipe for meatballs over the years, and I never make less than 10 lbs at a time. If you are going to commit to meatballs, commit!  The added benefit is […]

Apples are oddly personal. There are so many different varieties and flavors, but usually one or two types will trigger nostalgia. As a kid growing up in New England in the 1970s, the apple of choice in our family was the tart Macintosh. When we […]

Clams! I love all types of seafood, but when they are sweet, small and cooked to perfection, clams ring out at the top. My love affair with the clam started in Cascias, Portugal, where I broke my own rule of photographing a meal in public. […]

Layer Salad usually makes its appearance in the Summer at a pot luck or BBQ.  It traditionally has peas, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing or mayo, but you can make this salad with any ingredients you have on hand. I decided to challenge myself […]