This super tasty Salmon Wellington recipe (or Saumon en Croûte) is my favorite “high impact/low effort” dish. A succulent piece of salmon fillet topped with fresh tarragon and green onions, served Wellington-style in a flaky puff pastry and a rich creamy tarragon sauce is not only beautiful, but also delicious, elegant and SUPER fast to make contrary…
Tomato Goat Cheese Galette
I had forgotten that galettes can be highly addictive! This Tomato Goat Cheese Galette recipe was a favorite of mine last summer and I hadn’t made it since then and let me tell you, the addiction is back on big time. I discovered galettes a few years ago with the Smitten Kitchen Cookbook. Deb Perelman’s dough recipe is so good, really special,…
Chinois Chicken Salad
You know on the very first bite when you’re onto something really special. This is exactly how I felt when I had lunch in Las Vegas at our hotel’s restaurant, the Solaro Poolside by Wolfang Puck, a few years ago and tasted that Chinois Chicken Salad. I liked it so much that I had it again the next…
Shrimp Rolls with Lemon Herb Mayo
This Shrimp Rolls with Lemon Herb Mayo recipe is a great alternative to classic Lobster Rolls. Don’t get me wrong, I loooveee Lobster Roll, there is no other food that reminds me more of the ocean! I go absolutely crazy when I visit the East Coast, I eat it almost every day. But it’s also one of…
Pork Souvlaki with Feta Tzatziki and Greek Salad
Souvlaki is a staple in Greek restaurants. It’s also really easy and just as good to make at home. With BBQ season now officially started, I couldn’t wait to share with you this Pork Souvlaki with Feta Tzatziki and Greek Salad recipe, it really is one of my favorite recipes these days. I just know I’m going to make it…
Arugula Tuna Pasta Salad
This Arugula Tuna Pasta Salad is a great lunch idea to add to your repertoire this back-to-school season! I was never really a big fan of pasta salads until I discovered this one. My good friend Mireille made me discover it years ago. I remember the first time she brought it for lunch at work,…
Best Ever Spaghetti and Meatballs
For me, spaghetti and meatballs is the ultimate comfort food. I’ve been making it for a while now and over the years you would not believe how many recipes I’ve tried because I am literally on a quest to make the BEST meatballs ever. Everything I tried was very good (you can’t really go wrong with meatballs…
Easy Chicken Marsala
This Easy Chicken Marsala is a classic Italian-American dish quite popular in North American restaurants. Marsala is a wine, dry or sweet, that is produced in Sicily and it is used a lot in cooking. I have tried quite a few Chicken Marsala recipes before without ever finding one that I really liked until this one came along….
Meatball Tomato Soup with Pasta and Basil
Is there anything more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold day? Well, this Meatball Tomato Soup with Pasta and Basil, filled with tender, moist, bite-sized sausage meatballs will keep you as warm as summer on the coldest day! I confess, I’m a meatball lover. I like them in every variation, but especially in…
Crispy Parmesan Panko Chicken Tenders
This Crispy Parmesan Panko Chicken Tenders recipe is a real weeknight savior! It can be made in about 25 minutes and are a sure bet with kids. It’s really easy and fast to make, honestly no nees to buy it. I have never been a big fan of chicken nuggets that you buy at the store…