Originating in Provence, a tian is a French word that describes a shallow casserole as well as the food it contains. Traditionally it features a variety of vegetables, herbs and cheeses that are layered and then baked.

Some of my favorite diner foods are those with a spicy kick. Bring me breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, or chilaquiles anytime and I am a happy camper. Enchiladas with poached eggs is another dish that I really enjoy. Served with a screwdriver or a Michelada this brunch special …

As a side dish or an appetizer, the squash fritter is the chameleon of international cuisine. Served with marinara they are Italian, tzatziki sauce creates a Mediterranean dish, and for a taste of Morocco try them with harisa. Top the fritters with a curry sauce for a …

The subtle flavors of dill and sour cream bring a fresh summer taste to this potato salad. Try this side dish on a picnic with some fried chicken, or as a cool compliment to some spicy bar-b-que. This simple salad is a great addition to …

It is not very often that we have steak at our house, so when we do it is a real treat.  Anymore I find that I would rather have a good cut less often than to pay ten dollars a pound for some thin sliced, …

This year spring has arrived with temperatures that feel more like summer, and suddenly I find myself craving light and fresh foods. Dishes that contain lots of vegetables, and food cooked on the grill are the things that seem to appeal to me. Yesterday while …

Colorful combinations of vegetables make up this health salad that is quick and easy to make. Perfect served with tacos or at a barbecue, this one is a sure winner.

America’s most popular vegetable is the potato. We enjoy them boiled, baked, fried, microwaved, steamed, roasted, and mashed, with or without their peels. By themselves potatoes are quite low in calories and loaded with nutrients.

In my life I have worn many different hats in my struggle for the legal tender. There was one chapter that I particularly enjoyed which required extensive travel overseas. I was working for a sportswear company that produced garments in every corner of the world. My job …

One of my favorite meals I recall as a kid was one my mother referred to as Plantation Cornbread. Comprised of ham, chicken, and mushrooms in a gravy spooned over a fresh-baked cornbread, this treat would usually grace our table not long after a holiday as a …

Of all of the interesting foods I have enjoyed while traveling around the world, the cuisine of Vietnam would have to be some of my favorite. Vietnamese recipes utilize a diverse range of herbs, including lemongrass, mint, long coriander and Thai basil leaves. Fish sauce, soy paste, …

Baking cod is a very easy and quick method of preparing this tender flaky fish. Using a compound butter made with dill during baking keeps the fish incredibly moist, and adds a subtle flavor that works well with the mildness of the cod.