I fell in love with lentil soup out of a sense of obligation. On a cold winter day on an early trip to Paris, I stepped inside a small bistro to get out of a frigid winter mist. Why ever did I book a trip to France in January, I wondered? Shivering and cold, all I thought I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy, Versatile Lentil Soup
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Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
With so many people opting for smaller holiday meals this year, I wanted to share my foolproof method of roasting a turkey breast. I rarely roast a whole turkey. I usually break my turkeys down and cook the dark and white meat separately as they require different cooking … [Read more...] about Roast Turkey Breast with No-Fuss Gravy
Recipe: Easy Thai Curry
Thai curry sounds exotic and complicated, but in truth it's a quick meal for which you can keep the bulk of ingredients in your pantry or freezer, plus it’s a great option for using up leftovers. If you can't find curry paste in your supermarket, you can order a variety of … [Read more...] about Recipe: Easy Thai Curry
Recipe: White beans and Dark Greens Stew
It's not as if I'm totally rejecting French cuisine. But I have done something in the past three weeks that will likely irk my French chefs. I've shifted my diet to about 85% vegetarian and I've drop-kicked butter from my diet. The one-two punch of constant traveling on book tour … [Read more...] about Recipe: White beans and Dark Greens Stew
How to Be a Healthier Cook
Videos, Recipes and Other Tips for a Healthy 2020 Like many people, my new year's resolution includes taking a hard look at my diet and losing at least 10 pounds. I cook regularly, but in the past year or so, I've become more lax in what I'm cooking. More red meat, less … [Read more...] about How to Be a Healthier Cook
