Pappardelle Pasta with Vegetable Bolognese Ragu

Pappardelle Pasta with Vegetable Bolognese Ragu

My son, nephew and I made our way through the winding cobblestone roads of the Tuscan hill town of Siena, Italy to the only hotel room we could find available for the evening, a single room high up in a medieval stone building with three twin beds in a row and a...
Caramelized Onion & Red Pepper Tamales with Verde Sauce

Caramelized Onion & Red Pepper Tamales with Verde Sauce

I have a real passion for Mexican food fused with a French twist. I love the delicate nature of French cuisine mixed with the comforting textures of Mexican dishes, the exceptional use of herbs in French along with the directness of seasoning with chilies in Mexican...
Rocky Mountain Chili {Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free}

Rocky Mountain Chili {Vegetarian/Vegan/Gluten-free}

Just before Superbowl Sunday rolls around, I always make a big pot of vegetarian chili for my husband and me and whomever else maybe joining us. It is the perfect dish to make ahead of time, and then reheat when needed. We make a habit of skiing Superbowl Sunday...
Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Every morning I wake up, put on my wedding ring and then put on a necklace that belonged to my grandmother, a special gift my father gave me the day before my wedding. It is a single solitaire diamond that hangs on a platinum chain. So each day I have that moment...