Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

Veal Marengo, Slow Cooker Version; just as good but cooks while you're busy.

Sautéed Polenta Cakes, with a bit of chopped Greek olives.

Shrimp Newburg, with shallots and sherry, over fragrant Basmati rice

Beef Wellington, with mushrooms and foie gras, an easy and festive party dish

Shrimp and Fennel Risotto, with Peas, Leeks and Olives, an easy one-bowl dinner in under 30 minutes

Stir-fried Chicken with Peas, Pimiento, and Celery.

Veal Paprika, Slow Cooker, lots of flavor from the paprika and mellowed with creme fraiche.

Slow Cooker Boeuf Bourguignon, I'm working on converting our favorite winter classics to the slow cooker.

Pan-Fried Salmon with fried, crispy Gnocchi and a light dill yogurt sauce, perfect for a lazy weekend dinner

Slow Cooker Pork Cacciatore, easy dinner with red pepper, shallots, celery, tomatoes and no prep work.

Roast Cornish Game Hens, flavored with tarragon and served with a creamy Herb Sauce make a fun 'single serving main course

Salmon, poached in white wine and served on a bed of lamb's lettuce with a white balsamic & caper vinaigrette

Carrot & Gruyère Timbales with Tomato Sauce, an easy, healthy first course

White Bean, Carrot and Celery Salad with a Lemon Herb Vinaigrette.

Stuffed Chard Leaves with Beef and Couscous, served with a spicy Tomato Sauce.

Zucchini and Pimiento Gratin, topped with cheese and a yogurt, mustard egg crust

Grilled Honey Mustard Pork Chops - a simple marinade, quickly grilled.

Lemon Zucchini Bread, Great as is but add a Lemon Glaze to make it special