Red Pepper Pesto with Roasted Cauliflower and Rigatoni

I love the vibrant colors that spring brings and although spring has not yet sprung this red pepper pesto will definitely be a pop of color to the dreariness of winter.  I am always looking for new ways to make pesto because it is such a versatile sauce and can add bold flavors in very…

Pork Belly Ramen

It took me seven years from leaving Japan to truly appreciate the delicacy and intricacy of ramen.  I have tried many different iterations of ramen, some fish based, some meat based and yes…even veggie based and I believe I have found my favorite combination.  I love chicken based ramen with any type of unctuous meat,…

French Onion Soup with Gnocchi

Today the temperature has dipped down to a balmy 15 degrees.  We have the water dripping in the faucets so that the pipes won’t burst and I have my heated blanket on high…it is still definitely winter!  When the weather is so cold outside that I cannot even think about leaving the house, I know…

Fettuccine with Champagne and Lobster Cream Sauce

Sometimes you just want something super fancy and extra decadent…Champagne and lobster will help you achieve that!!  I don’t normally cook like this, I try and keep things simple and easy to make, but every once and a while I want to try something that is challenging.   For me, lobster is both a challenge…

Best Tomato Sauce I’ve Ever Made!

I know that this is a bold statement but, this is the best tomato sauces that I have ever made! This tomato sauce is incredibly easy to make and it only takes 6 ingredients to give it a incredible depth of flavor.  If you do not like garlic, then this recipe is not for you…

Linguine with clams and chorizo

In the summertime in New England there is an abundance of seafood and in my opinion the best time to eat clams.  They are sweeter, easier to find and incredibly satisfying to eat.  When I went into the grocery store trying to figure out what to make for dinner, the clams were the only thing…