“This was one of my childhood favorites! It’s my Grandma’s carrot cake recipe with cream cheese icing. We used to make them in little loaf pans for maximum icing coverage!” — Pastry Chef Marina Sousa INGREDIENTS: Cake 3 cups grated carrots 4 eggs 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups Crisco vegetable oil 2 teaspoons baking...Read More

This dish is great as a combination of two recipes; the chicken is quite good without the stuffing, and the stuffing makes a nice side dish on its own, as well. Lemon-infused olive oil is available at gourmet shops and better grocery stores. You can find some locally made at various farmer’s markets. Agrumato is...Read More

Although this dish is intended to stuff chicken, it is also quite good on its own as a side dish. The goat cheese is a nice option, but the dish is fine without it. Pine nuts work fine in lieu of pistachios. This stuffing works great in whole chicken, chicken breasts, pork chops, fish, or...Read More

Hans Haveman, from H & H Fresh Fish Company shares, “This is a great preparation that ensures your fish stays moist and contains veggies that you can find at the farmer’s markets throughout the year. The packets can be baked in the oven or on the barbeque and are sure to impress! Heidi and I...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 (4 to 5-pound) boneless leg of lamb, rolled, tied, and trimmed of excess fat 4 to 6 cloves garlic, cut in half 4 to 5 sprigs fresh rosemary Salt to taste 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 1 cup ruby port wine Port Sauce (recipe below) Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish METHOD: The Day...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 2 lamb racks (about 8 to 9 ribs each) 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 2 tablespoons 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 (4-inch) rosemary sprigs, crushed 6 thyme sprigs, crushed 4 rosemary sprigs, for garnish Freshly ground black pepper Salt METHOD: The Day Before: Clean the rib bones well by scraping off...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup bran 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into pieces 1 egg 2/3 cup buttermilk 2/3 cup chopped dates Glaze (recipe below) METHOD: Preheat oven to...Read More

This is a wonderful, flavorful dish to serve for brunch or a light dinner. INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 onions, cut in half and sliced thinly 2 medium potatoes, diced 12 eggs 3/4 cup half and half 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled...Read More

INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon butter 1 medium onion, diced 12 extra-large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces cream cheese, cubed or fresh goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 lb. smoked salmon, chopped 6 scallions, chopped, white and tops 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zes...Read More

INGREDIENTS: For the cake: 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (about 6 ounces) 7-ounce jar macadamia nuts (about 1 1/2 cups) l cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 large eggs 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking...Read More