Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Roast Lemon Chicken, one of the easiest, tastiest chicken recipes I have, it makes a tender, moist chicken with loads of flavor.

Artichokes bottoms filled with Creamed Peas and garnished with crisp Bacon, a healthy vegetable first course.

Veal Rolls Stuffed with Caramelized Shallots, Greek Olives and Prosciutto in a simple white wine and tomato sauce.

Spicy Stuffed Acorn Squash, filled with Tex-Mex style sausage and peppers

Bean Soup with Ham, a hearty winter soup that is easy to make and keeps well in fridge or freezer

Skillet Chicken with Peppers, serve with rice, quinoa or pasta for an easy dinner

Stuffed Yellow Peppers, with Beef and Orzo, redolent with spices from Mediterranean

Baked Salmon with Horseradish, sweet salmon with a bit of heat.

I’ve decided to re-post my favorite Christmas cookies.

Ginger Chocolate Chunk Cookies - spicy with ginger, filled with dark chocolate chunks.

Zimtsterne are very light, spicy cookies, from Switzerland (I think) They are traditionally cut into star shapes.

Baked Salmon with Mustard Sauce, the yogurt cools the heat of the hot mustard and works well with the slightly sweet salmon.

Traditionally made with steak this is easier and just as good with pork chops.

Braised Veal with Garlic, the sauce of garlic, tomatoes and bread crumbs is creamy, smooth and perfect over pasta

Coquilles Saint-Jacques - my favorite decadent holiday treat, with scallops, white wine, cream and cheese

Spaghetti Squash Bolognese, variation on the traditional Italian dish.