James & Everett

There is nothing like the taste of home-made pasta. Easy and rewarding to make!

Thinly sliced fennel and granny smith apples offer a contrast of flavors and add a crunch to this amazing salad with roasted beets, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese.  Light and fresh, this easy to make salad is tossed with a Dijon-honey vinaigrette, and makes …

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.

  The other day as I was looking in my freezer I noticed my collection of black bananas had considerably grown.  Whenever bananas get too ripe for me to enjoy, I toss them in the freezer as a way of preserving them for some other …

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 …

Incredibly moist and delicious, probably the easiest cookie I have ever made. If your looking for a quick treat or a project with the kids, you won’t go wrong with these cookies. Using only a few ingredients that are probably already in your larder, these …

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 …

I have always been a huge fan of the oatmeal cookie, one that is soft, moist, and a bit chewy, but not tough. A cookie that has rich flavor and texture, but is not a dry crumbly granola bar. Over the years I have tried …

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, …

With the playoffs in full swing and the Super Bowl right around the corner, it’s time to start planning your half time treats. Whether you are hosting a party, going to a pot luck, or planning to spend the day at home, some good chow …

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.