When we entertain we like to have some small-bites for our guests to nibble on while having their aperitif. This is one of our repertoire staples as it looks beautiful, tastes delightful, and is almost effortless. The Boursin cheese makes this seem like a forbidden…

This is another of our favorite go-to vegetable side dishes for any occasion. It comes together in just minutes, making it a perfect addition to any dinner party buffet, or a regular mid-week meal. The Dijon mustard and capers each offer their own slightly piquant…

Our daughter Madison made this salad for Thanksgiving in 2011 after discovering it in Bon Appetit magazine. We all fell in love with it and decided to keep it as a regular part of our repertoire to enjoy all year long. The ready availability of…

This crisp refreshing salad makes an excellent lunch, dinner, or starter to any entree. The unexpected flavors of the smoked trout combined with the citrus vinaigrette and the satisfying potato makes this a perfect go-to for any time of day!

This is one of the tastiest and easiest sides you can get on the table within 10 minutes! Being a universal accompaniment to almost any main dish, the humble potato can be elevated with any combination of fresh herbs and butter, lemon, or a vinaigrette,…

I love spicy food. And so does Kim. I have found that we crave spicy food about once a week. This is always an easy go to that takes me back to traveling around Southeast Asia. You can find this made with all sorts of…

I learned how to make these potatoes from the sous-chefs that worked in the kitchen at the Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat restaurant when I was the house architect there. So many of us have always used cheese in our gratin potatoes to get that…