Healthy food, fresh ingredients, simple reci[es

This starts out as a braise and finishes as a roast - in the oven.

Another easy, creamy, hearty risotto, full of fall flavors.

Risotto with Ham and Brussels Sprouts, an easy one-dish dinner with leftovers - or not.

Chives, both garlic and regular, are always the first thing up in my garden and I love adding them to everything.

This salad does not have a 'vinaigrette' but the lettuce is simply tossed with vinegar & oil before finishing.

Cutting the pork (butterflying) is easy with a long knife - and doesn't need to be perfect.

This is a slightly hot barbecue sauce with the heat coming from the dry mustard and ginger.