When my charismatic, fun-loving friend from college invited me to be in her wedding, wild horses couldn’t have kept me away, despite the trip across the continent to get there. Years later, when I married, she brought her husband and kids to visit us. And thus began a series of cross-country trips, allowing us to …
Italian Meat-Stuffed Fried Olives are divine, delicious delicacies. They are one of the best appetizers I have ever put in my mouth. In Italy, they are a traditional family dish, that is often made by the entire family, and which are served at celebrations, parties, and family get-togethers in the Marche region, where they are …
Wild Turkey Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce are good enough to cause you to crave them, once you’ve tried them. And they’re so easy, you can get the kids involved in the process, if you like. Good Recipes for Wild Turkey Are Rare If you are a hunter, or live with a hunter, and …
I just got back from Italy, where I learned how to make fried pizzelle. Pizzelle are a deep fried pizza dish from Naples, Italy. I learned how to make pizzelle at a private cooking class at Daniela’s Cooking School in Rome. Attending Daniela’s class was one of the absolute highlights of my trip to Italy. It was …
Spring is a time to lighten up and enjoy the beauty around us, and my Spring Wildgrain Subscription Box helped me do just that! Wildgrain Subscription Boxes provide delicious, nutritious artisanal breads, pastas and pastries to make your workload a little lighter, while helping you enjoy easy, great meals with the people you love. A …
Best Chicken Recipe Ever: Rao’s Chicken Scarpariello is NOT HYPERBOLE. This is my family’s new favorite chicken recipe, bar none. You have GOT to try this one!!! What Does Chicken Scarpariello Mean? Literally, it means Shoemaker’s Chicken in Italian. I think this shoemaker made high end shoes, because this chicken recipe is a bit more …
Colorful and complex, Orzo Soup with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, and Spinach is rich with vegetables, olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Carrots add sweetness, celery brings depth, and cherry tomatoes contribute brightness, sweetness and looks. Tender green spinach, added at the end lends a slightly herbaceous note. This gorgeous soup is a showstopper, and super easy, too! …
Oxtail Braised in Wine is luscious! It’s a traditional Roman stew, (known as Coda alla vaccinara in Italy) that is cooked low and slow. You can serve it alone, or over pasta, polenta, or mashed potatoes. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening! If you need a recipe for some delicious polenta over …
Favorites from That Susan Williams, my brand new cookbook, is available now! Order “Favorites From That Susan Williams” Now! As I write this, there’s still time to order your copy before the Christmas holidays. But even if you read this later, this cookbook will make not only a great Christmas gift, but also a wonderful …
Best Ever Venison Enchiladas are called that simply because they ARE the best ever meat enchiladas I’ve ever had. I’ve had enchiladas made by friends. I’ve had enchiladas made at restaurants. These are better. That is the verdict, and it is true, just, and right. But I Don’t Eat Venison….Is Beef OK? Actually, *I* DO …
This Easy Walleye Meunière Recipe with browned butter and lemon is a FABULOUS recipe for either a weeknight meal, or for entertaining – if you feel like you can bear to to share some of your precious fish with company. (It’s very hard to find a friend who rates sharing this fish with. You’re going …
Recently, I heard about an artisan baked goods company called Wildgrain, the first bake-from-frozen delivery service for sourdough breads, artisan pastries, and fresh pasta, who offers a Wildgrain Subscription Box. The idea sounded intriguing, but my standards for artisan breads and fresh pastas are high, since I have been known to make them myself (Semonlina …
This Chopped Salad with Homemade Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing is easy and delicious. The creamy jalapeño-ranch dressing packs a flavor punch. Yum!!! The flavors are a little bit Mexican, because in addition to the Romaine lettuce, it’s filled with avocados, tomatoes, fresh corn, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and crushed sea salt and lime tortilla chips. Homemade Jalapeño-Ranch Dressing …
Broccoli Salad is nothing new, but this one has grapes, toasted pecans, bacon, white cheddar and a warm bacon vinaigrette. SO GOOD that if you’re like me, you’re going to want to eat the whole bowl yourself! It’s the perfect side dish for grilling. I can’t wait till you try this recipe: your friends and …
Mushroom, Havarti, and Caramelized Onion Pizza has become our family’s new favorite pizza, ever since I made it up. So many flavors! It’s savory, and earthy, and herbal, and creamy and slightly sweet. It’s perfect for just the two of you, or the whole fam-damily! Yet we haven’t hesitated to serve it to company, and …
Going out on a limb here to say that Parmesan White Bean Soup with Swiss Chard and Leeks is my favorite soup. It is, at the very least, this winter’s favorite soup. I’m going to give you two variations on how you can make it. Excuse me while I launch into my Tina Turner impersonation: …