Pan-Roasted Chicken with Red-Skinned Potatoes

I believe that even if you aren’t a great cook, as long as you can master a few basic dishes, you’ll always be able to please a crowd with a meal.  On top of that, sometimes it’s nice to just stick with a few simple ingredients because most food does not need a lot of […]

Classic Tiramisu

If I had to rank my all-time favorite desserts, I think Tiramisu would be very near the top if not my ultimate favorite.  It’s creamy, and boozy, and rich…all the things that make up a delicious dessert, in my eyes. I have made this recipe 4 or 5 times now, and I can say without […]

Parmesan Chicken with Cherry Tomato Salad

I’ve been working away at my personal challenge of cooking all of the covers on my cookbooks that have pictures.  I’ve just been slow to post them! One of my favorite cookbooks is The Best Simple Recipes from America’s Test Kitchen.  This book focuses on satisfying and flavorful dinners, that are made with minimal ingredients […]

Chocolate-Almond Raspberry Torte

Oh. My. Goodness.  This recipe is a chocolate lovers DREAM.  This torte is incredibly rich, but since it’s made entirely with dark chocolate, it’s not overly sweet, which I like.  While rich, the layer of raspberry jam and crushed raspberries does help cut the richness, adding a bright, tarty layer to the deep chocolate flavor. […]