Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Who doesn't like pancakes? Ricotta pancakes are so light and fluffy and the addition of lemon is heavenly! If you're used to using a box mix, try this recipe. You'll…
Chicken Salad
In my book, The Essence of Shade, the main character offers Chicken Salad at Shady Lane's bakery. This recipe can be served as a salad, or piled on top of…
Chorizo & White Bean Soup
Fresh Mexican chorizo resembles hot Italian sausage, but uses a chile paste made from vinegar and dried chiles for that deep, spicy, peppery flavor. The chiles are responsible for the…
Breaded Pork Chops
Crunchy on the outside. Moist and tender on the inside. This pork chop recipe is best used with bone-in pork chops, about 3/4-inch thick. You can use boneless, but make…
Gratin Potatoes with Boursin Cheese
This is a super-simple recipe that looks and tastes like something from a five-star restaurant. In my book, The Essence of Shade, the main character serves these delicious potatoes, along…
Roasted Asparagus
Vegetables take on a different flavor when roasted. One of my favorite vegetables to roast is asparagus. In my book, The Essence of Shade, my main character serves roasted asparagus,…