Seafood Pasta

In my family, there are at least a dozen variations of this dish. It’s a dish that has lived on my family’s Christmas Eve (Feast of the Seven Fishes) table for longer than I’ve been on this planet. This is a version I make if I don’t have hours to […]

Feast of the Seven Fishes

The Feast of the Seven Fishes

For our family, a traditional feast starts with a cold course including vegetables, cheeses, salads & bread baskets overflowing with an assortment of breads. This portion of the meal usually decorates a buffet table (or bar area) for nibbling as guests arrive and mingle. After […]

Guiltfree Gingerbread… almost

I can’t seem to get gingerbread out of my mind. So, in an attempt to reduce the damage, I’ve slashed the fat in half. This is one of my favorite gingerbread recipes. It’s quick, simple and full of flavor. Is it the same with half of the fat? Honestly, no. […]

Gingerbread Biscotti

Gingerbread Biscotti

In our house, biscotti means a delicately sweet twice-baked cookie flavored with vanilla and ground fennel. But, around the holidays, we throw out all the stops. Hazelnuts, chocolate, chestnuts and gingerbread spice appear at random. To me, nothing says Christmas more than a house bursting with the scent […]