One of my favorite salads is the chopped salad. The miracle of this salad is you can use any combination of ingredients from the farmers...

Butternut squash has a rich, nutty flavor, which can be enjoyed in both sweet and savory dishes. It's distinct blazing orange color, h...

Bacon and Orange Marmalade Sandwich This a simple, yet sophisticated sandwich with a unique flavor profile. It has the “ying and yang” ...

Beef Wellington is a preparation of beef tenderloin or filet mignon coated with pate and duxelles, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked ...

What is the quintessential cookie that pops into everyone’s head? Of course it is the chocolate chip cookie. Most of us were introduced ...

Since 2002, I have hosted an annual appreciation lunch for the team members who directly report to me. With the challenging economic year...

The other night, a good friend of ours came over to join us for dinner. He is single and doesn’t have too many home cooked meals. Typical...

After my husband and I returned to the “real” world on Monday after some wonderful time off during the holidays, we knew the magical time...

Roast Beef Crostini with Blue Cheese 1 Sourdough baguette Olive oil 8 Large slices of deli roast beef 1/3 C. Blue Cheese 1/3 C. Crè...

Crème Brulee 8 egg yolks 1/3 C. sugar 2 C. Heavy Crème 1 t. vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean Caster sugar or fine sugar for carameli...

While shopping at Trader Joe’s, I came across these intriguing stalks of Brussels Sprouts and had to purchase one. Besides the farmer’s mar...

Bouchon in Yountville is part of the Thomas Keller restaurant empire. For Keller, great cooking is all about the virtue o...

New Year’s Eve is the one day of the year, where people want to celebrate, declare resolutions and be surrounded by close friends and fami...

An easy way to entertain during the holiday season is to throw a wine and appetizer party. You are able to expand from a simple gathering t...

Fondue has come back in style with a vengeance. This very popular dish of the 50’s and 60’s has been reintroduced to both o...

Nothing nurishes the soul, like a large bowl of piping hot soup on a cold winter’s night. When roasted, the flavor of acorn squash intens...

Tante Marie’s Cooking School in San Francisco has been an iconic landmark for the culinary enthusiasts since 1979. They ...

The holidays are such a magical time of year! This season is filled with festive parties, great food, celebrations a...

Let the celebration begin! One of my offices won a challenge and the reward was a lunch prepared and served by me at the off...

Are you looking for a super fast and flavorful appetizer, which is healthy at the same time?   Here is the answer: Edamame and Parmesan Di...

What special gift do you give someone who has everything? What gift is better than any new sweater or wallet – a gift fr...

Pear and Prosciutto Crostini 1 Sweet baguette 6 Slices Prosciutto 1 Pear 2/3 C. Crumbled blue cheese Honey 1. Slice the baguette ...

The Vine at Bridges in Danville is both a wine shop and casual hang out for the wine aficionado and novice who year...

What is better on a cold winter’s night than a hearty bowl of soup? It warms the soul and is extremely satisfying. The secret ingredient...