Mustard Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Cabernet Sauce
I love everything about this recipe. It’s special enough for a dinner party but easy enough (if you make the sauce ahead) for a weeknight.
Rosemary Roast Beef Crostini
This was a perennial favorite of my cooking school students through the years. If you’re looking for an alternative to blue cheese, try a horseradish sauce
Mushroom Potatoes
I love food with a sense of whimsy. Mushroom Potatoes might be the cutest side dish you’ll serve all year.
Spicy Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream
While it’s true that the family generally provides it, all holidays need a touch of drama! This deeply spiced pumpkin pie topped with a cloud of bourbon-infused cream and a darling acorn will provide it.
Black Bean Soup with Bacon
Sometimes I’ll start with a spoonful of cooked white rice in a bowl before ladling in the soup.
Connie’s Vegetable Beef Soup
It’s humble, hearty, and comforting in that way only old-fashioned recipes can be.
By the Book: Zingerman’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake
No trip to Ann Arbor Michigan is complete without a stop at Zingermans.
Black Bean Chili with Sausage
When it comes to football food it’s not who wins or loses, but how good the chili is
Baked Apple Pancake
Whether you call this a Dutch Baby or a German Pancake, I hope you'll say "Dat is goed" or "Das ist gut".
Italian Wedding Soup
I made this soup on the first episode of Amy’s Table on CET. The crew loved it as much as my family does.
Affogato al Caffè
Some desserts are fussy. The affogato is not. Born in Italy, its name literally means “drowned” - and that’s exactly what happens when a shot of hot espresso is poured over a scoop of creamy gelato.
Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Keep cooked chicken in the freezer. Buy large packages of chicken breasts and grill or bake them and then shred, chop and slice it before dividing into meal-size packages. Freeze for a real time saver for future meals. You can replace the chicken in the Enchiladas with sliced steak, ground beef or shredded pork. If you’re in a hurry, use purchased enchilada sauce.
Salmon in Phyllo with Lemon and Herbs
This is a really nice way to serve fish. Adding flavorings between the layers of dough elevates it to a whole new level. This is great with a simple salad and steamed asparagus. In season, serve Peaches in Wine for dessert.
Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Pizza with Capers and Dill
Make sure to let the goat cheese and cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing and spreading on the pastry.
Mediterranean Flatbread with Garlic Herb Cheese
Think of this recipe as just a suggestion. Use your favorite flatbread, spread it with garlic herb cheese and pile it up with what you like to eat. This combo is one I love.
Spicy Breakfast Burritos
What an honor it was to have my Breakfast Burritos selected as one of “best bites of 2007” by the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Polly Campbell! I have to say, I still love them in 2025!
Rosemary Roast Beef Crostini
This recipe from Amy’s Table: Food for Family and Friends was always a favorite of my cooking school students.