These “fall off the bone” pork chops are fork tender and incredibly moist.  Smothered in a thick rich onion gravy, this sure to please one-skillet dish is amazingly simple to prepare, and makes the perfect dinner for a school-night or on a busy weekend.

There is nothing quite like fresh baked bread with a meal. Tearing apart a warm roll to dunk in soup, or to mop up that extra gravy on the plate is something I think most of us will agree is simply delightful. So why are …

cabbage rolls Tender leaves of cabbage wrapped around a filling of seasoned ground beef, sausage, and rice simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth create this old-world favorite. Hearty and delicious, cabbage rolls to me are simply some of home cooking at its best. …

Tender pieces of steak are complemented by the tantalizing flavor of mushrooms in this flaky-crusted savory pie. Fresh thyme and asparagus add to the rich earthy goodness of this dish. Simmered in ale and beef stock, the mushrooms take on an incredibly deep woodsy flavor …

Shredded carrots, nuts, dried fruit, and a few spices give these vegan energy treats the flavor and texture of a moist slice of the real thing. Packed only with natural ingredients, these tasty little balls make the perfect companion to your morning cup of coffee, …

Roasted eggplant is the star of this delicious Middle Eastern dish spiced with garlic, lemon, and Tahini paste. Found widely across the region, there are as many variations of this dish as there are grandmothers who prepare it.

Thinly sliced golden browned potatoes create a delicate crust for this delicious fresh Atlantic cod dish.  Oil infused with thyme, garlic, lemon, and fennel seeds add an amazing flavor to the crispy envelope that keeps the cod tender, moist, and flaky. Perfect for entertaining guests …

I find nothing quite as satisfying as a bowl of soup for a meal during the cold months of winter.  Bean soups have always been some of my favorites dishes, and this Cuban black bean soup is no exception. Thick, creamy, smooth, and full of …

Roasted eggplant is delicious as the center of a vegetarian meal or used as an ingredient in dishes such as Baba Ghanoush. This oven method is very simple to do and produces amazing results.

Thick and creamy yogurt is blended with cucumbers, dill, lemon, and garlic to create a traditional Greek sauce

Sharp and tangy sauce with a nice kick.  Perfect dipping sauce for fried foods and shrimp.

I guess it was probably more than a handful of years ago by now that I first stumbled upon mushroom strudel. Prior to that I had only every considered a strudel to be a fruit filled pastry, and usually apple. My partner Kelly and I …