Gougères


One of my fav, fun and elegant hors d’ouvres are gougères (a French savory pastry, sort of like a cheese puff, served warm.) ⁣ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter⁣ 1/2 cup water⁣ 1/2 tsp k…

Turkey Tips!!!

Does roasting a turkey stress you out? This is a simple, fuss free way that comes out juicy and beautiful with minimal work.

Get a free range, preferably organic turkey. You don’t …

Brown Butter Pumpkin Muffins

These Brown Butter Pumpkin Muffins are easy to make, taste great and will make your house smell amazing. I sprinkle the top with turbinado sugar to give it a little bit of a crunc…

Classic Waffles

Here’s my favorite classic waffle recipe which makes about 8 waffles. They freeze well for quick weekday breakfasts. If you want the waffles less sweet for savory style (see pic b…

The crispiest roast chicken ever

To make the CRISPIEST roast chicken ever, all you need is a cast iron skillet, a tablespoon of kosher salt, and a chicken! 
I have made this chicken with oven temperatures ranging …

Smoked trout dinner salad

Smoked trout dinner salad with cucumber, celery, baby potatoes, pickled onions, marcona almonds and grainy mustard vinaigrette. This salad comes together in as long as it takes to…

Meatballs

Meatballs bare one of my favorite meal prep items. You can make these with beef, turkey, chicken, pork or a combination. My preferences for the meats are a ground 85% sirloin and …