If you’ve ever read Mireille Guiliano’s paradigm-shifting French Women Don’t Get Fat, you know how the author prizes the weight-loss power of leeks. She even advises a weekend of eating almost nothing but leeks with some mild seasonings. (I tried it, and don’t plan to do it again.) But I do agree with her that leeks… Read More Leeks with Dijon Mustard Sauce
The memorabilia ranges from Elvis Presley’s silver Rolls to Michael Jackson’s crystal glove. Ol’ Blue Eyes looks out from the walls. Music pulses from lobby lounges. Guitar shapes are everywhere. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, click here. My travel companion and I walked under sparkling crystal chandeliers across glossy flooring laden with guitar-pick shapes. We… Read More Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City
Don’t you just love the soft melt-in-your-mouth comfort of butternut squash? It’s been one of my favorite vegetables since I was growing up in New England. So I created this simple recipe to go with pork for Christmas dinner. The roasted apples give the squash an extra zing of sweetness. I’m happy to say it… Read More Butternut Squash with Apples
There’s something so satisfying about making your own stock. You get to use up all the parts of a chicken and some vegetables; nothing goes to waste. And as with almost anything home-made, it’s just better, richer, fresher, fuller. I find it a fun project for snow days. I’ve adapted this recipe from my Italian… Read More How to Make Your Own Chicken Stock