Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Spaghetti Pie with Ham and Spinach, easier than lasagne and just as good

Spinach Ricotta Rolls, like a spinach jelly roll, but made with a thin omelet

Risotto with Duck Confit, White and Red Beans, hearty risotto main course

Orzo with Prosciutto They say confession is good for the soul….

Fresh Pea Soup Just as well that mon mari is still in hospital….

Are you into decorating? I've been listening to internet radio and one of the ads is promoting buying stuff for your house, basically saying that winter is a good time to do some decorating, tarting things up a bit and all that.

It’s entirely possible that the title is not proper Spanish, but calling this a Faux Enchilada just didn’t seem right.

How can you go wrong with bacon and cheese: Braised Asparagus with Bacon and Goat Cheese.

Quickly browned, then simmered in white wine and stock, flavored with bay and paprika, these pork chops are fork tender and full of flavor.

Fried Asparagus with Gnocchi and Poached Egg, an easy, light starter for spring

Pork Tenderloin stuffed with chives and green garlic, roasted, makes an easy main course, ready in just 40 minutes

Barley Salad with Red and Green Peppers; using quick-cooking barley makes a wonderful, chewy, healthy salad in just 25 minutes.

Purchased phyllo dough makes these simple Avocado rolls a snap, great for party nibbles or a an easy first course

Grilled, Barbecued Tuna, with an easy, flavorful sauce.