Taking Stock

Homemade stock is a secret ingredient of delicious food in the home kitchen.

Pecan Crusted Chicken with Vegetables

  NOTES Use fresh thyme, if preferred Alternatively, substitute carrots and potatoes with zucchini, sweet potatoes or asparagus Alternatively, you can use chicken thighs but the cooking time will vary

Pistachio Baked Cod with Green Beans

The buttery taste of pistachios makes the perfect crust for baked cod. Enjoy this delicate dish with your favorite vegetable or a simple salad.

Spaghetti Puttanesca

This recipe originated in Naples, Italy and incorporates capers, anchovies and black olives.

Chicken Kiev

NOTES You may want to use toothpicks to keep the Kievs intact If some of the Kievs release their butter, that is fine – it happens  Add a small amount of additional butter to sauce, if desired Add lemon juice at the end of sauce mixture, if you want to brighten the flavor