November 11, 2022
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Tom’s Make-Ahead Gruyère Mac and Cheese

Overnight Sensation Tom’s Make-Ahead Gruyère Mac and Cheese Main We’ve hosted Thanksgiving almost every year since 1990. (I can’t remember ever being that YOUNG!!) I always ask our guests what is a “must have” tradition at Thanksgiving, and Mac & Cheese is a frequent request.  We are crazy about Tom’s […]
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September 14, 2022
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Tom’s Famous Black Russian Bundt Cake

Simply Irresistible Tom’s Famous Black Russian Bundt Cake Dessert From MaiTaiTom’s Kitchen! (OK, I’m just borrowing MaiTaiTracy’s Kitchen for the next hour).  Every great chef has his or her Signature Dish. I’m not a great chef nor do I play one on TV, but this is my Signature Dessert (actually […]
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July 18, 2022
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Crispy Saffron Rice with Chicken and Lemon Zest

Rice With A Little Crunch Crispy Saffron Rice with Chicken and Lemon Zest Main The gift that keeps on giving! Amazingly, I still have some saffron my friend, Joanne, brought from the Spice Souk in Dubai. The saffron is a deep, rich scarlet color and so fragrant, it should be […]
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June 10, 2022
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Ina’s Filet of Beef Carpaccio

Slices Of Heaven Ina’s Filet of Beef Carpaccio Starter Here’s one for the meat lovers in your family. Before I met Tom, my favorite cut of beef was the end cut of the prime rib … well done and crusted in seasonings. I would never, ever eat anything less than […]
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May 2, 2022
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Mini Frittatas with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & Prosciutto

Anytime Frittatas Mini Frittatas with Roasted Red Peppers, Spinach & Prosciutto Breakfast Here is a recipe that I made for Easter brunch, but it would be perfect for Mother’s Day or a breakfast on-the-go. Bursting with the fresh flavors of roasted red peppers, shallots and spinach, combined with crispy Prosciutto […]
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April 4, 2022
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Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta

Sumptuous, Sweet, Citrusy Sensation Meyer Lemon Panna Cotta Dessert Every vacation Tom falls madly in love with a dessert which he orders the entire trip. Recently, friend Mary made this Lemon Panna Cotta from Ruth Reichl, and we were transported back to our 2008 trip to Italy, where Tom fell […]
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March 12, 2022
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Irish Stout Cake with Irish Cream & Espresso Buttercream Frosting

Irish Eyes Will Be Smiling Irish Stout Cake with Irish Cream & Espresso Buttercream Frosting Dessert When Cooking Light magazine briefly went out of business, they sent me Eating Well in its place. I frequently try recipes from both and like how they lighten up recipes and explain why they […]
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February 17, 2022
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Red Lentil Soup with Saffron

Healthy and Delicious Red Lentil Soup with Saffron Soup After opening the tin of saffron that my friend Joanne brought back from Dubai to make the Roasted Carrot and Saffron Risotto, I needed to use it up fairly quickly before it lost its flavor. Fortunately for me, Eating Well magazine […]
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January 26, 2022
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Roasted Carrot and Saffron Risotto

Starchy Saffron Sensation Roasted Carrot and Saffron Risotto Main, Starter or Side My good friend Joanne brought me a tin of saffron from the Spice Souk in Dubai. The saffron was a deep, rich scarlet and so fragrant you could smell it through the tin it was stored in. That’s […]
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