I love making creative little pizzas for myself and my husband during our weekly “pizza movie night”. Our kids always prefer plan cheese & tomato, but it’s become
Olive Oil Pizza Crust
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Caprese Salad
The only aspect of this dish that’s more stunning than the fresh, creamy, bloomy, fragrant amalgamation of flavors is it’s joyful, colorful presentation. For the best presentation:
Tuscan Kale (Cavolo Nero) and White Bean Soup
I knew this bubbly blue/green kale was special the moment I laid eyes on it in the Market in Tuscany. Whenever we travel, I love perusing the food
When in Tuscany: Testaroli
When I go to the market in a place I’ve never been before, I look for things I consider strange. If you’ve ever felt the panic of “I
Podcast: Easy Ground Beef Nachos (with Taco Salad Option)
A great dinner that comes together very quickly, is versatile and ALWAYS a crowdpleaser! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music for new episodes of The Flying Kitchen
Chicken, Roasted Broccoli and Cashew Hot Salad
It’s a salad – only hot. Interesting, energizing, easy and delicious: try this lunch recipe for one! A “hot salad” is a vegetable-heavy dish that’s delicious and satisfying.
Podcast: Chicken Pesto Pasta
This is the Chicken Pesto Pasta I describe in this episode. Chicken Pesto Pasta This is a fresh, delicious and easy family favorite that comes together in under
Miso-Glazed Pot Roast
Miso, a popular food item in Japan, makes the Classic American Pot Roast even better! This is a recipe I developed while we lived in Okinawa. The roast
Classic Butter and Milk Mashed Potatoes
Delicious, creamy and easy-to-make mashed potatoes. An excellent recipe for a beginner! Get my efficiency and safety tips on my video. To reach the mashed potato portion of
Fresh Strawberry Pie
You will need a pre-baked pie shell to make this gorgeous fresh strawberry pie. You can find my masterclass video and recipe here. This recipe will make a
Easy Slowcooker Braised Beef
Easy, preservative-free, versatile, and so delicious. You absolutely cannot go wrong with my braised beef! I’ve made this almost weekly for the past fifteen years. It makes wonderful
Mardi Gras King Cake
We lived in New Orleans from 2010 to 2012. I have such happy memories of living there. The locals are welcoming and kind. It’s not hard to make
Buttercream Sweethearts
The buttercream makes these cookies so creamy and delicious. It, along with my tinted sugar method makes so many design possibilities that fun to make. To get a
Simple Steamed Artichokes
Learn my simple techniques to take the mystery out of preparing artichokes. Step One: Steaming Step Two: Coring Step Three: Eating For the story behind my trip to
Braised Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
So green, so flavorful, so delicious! For the story behind my trip to the Italian market, updates on living in Germany and other stories (basically if you like
Roasted Sweet Italian Peppers Over a Bed of Creamy Polenta
The zippy, velvety roasted sweet peppers are such a wonderful topping for a smooth, creamy bed of polenta. For the story behind my trip to the Italian market,
Fun & Easy Christmas Tree Cake
JUST FOR FUN. A great cake to make if you’re interested in a fun, light project that’s not too serious.
Lush, Deep Dish Chocolate Cream Pie
The best, most decadent, lush and unforgettable pie. My chocolate cream pie recipe uses ten egg yolks and three cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips to make a delicious
The Best Pie Crust Master Class and Recipe
I’ve been making this pie crust for decades. It’s a formula and concept I learned in France, and augmented by studying vintage American cookbooks. I have made and