Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad with Mango and Goat Cheese

I was looking for a new way to grill chicken and I came across a recipe for Jamaican Jerk Chicken and I was intrigued by the ingredients and decided to try it out.  My first bite of the chicken was packed with flavor and had an lasting heat sensation.  Time is the most important aspect…

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,…

Chorizo for Breakfast and Romesco Sauce

I want you to consider this my love letter to chorizo.  Growing up in California I took this ingredient for granted, I didn’t appreciate the complexity, versatility and flavor that chorizo could impart on any dish.  It can be both a main ingredient to a dish or it can just add a bold flavor that…

Cod Piccata with Zucchini Noodles

The weather is getting warmer and I have decided to come out of hibernation, but before I declare it swimming weather, I decided it might be a good idea to put down the pasta and try something a little lighter.  Living in New England there is never a shortage of fish, so I decided to…

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…

Crispy Braised Duck Legs

If I had to choose my favorite poultry meat, hands down it would be duck!  I love the crispy skin, the rich and gamy taste and smell of the meat roasting in the oven.  This is a very simple and easy recipe for roast duck.  The recipe ensures that the skin is very crispy and…

French Onion Soup Burgers

Burgers are the perfect balance between meat, cheese, bread and a small amount of veggies.  French Onion Soup burgers add a splash of decadence to an already delicious meal.  There is a special spot in my heart that I hold for Gruyere cheese and any time I get to add it to a meal, it…