Arugula with Packham Pears and Borage Blossoms

Nutty arugula and sweet pears make this salad an excellent after-dinner course. Prepare the salad before…

Strawberry Shortcakes with Whipped Cream

Bread Soup

Here is an easy-to-remember recipe for delicious, hearty Tuscan-style bread and vegetable soup. It calls for equal amounts of each vegetable, and…

Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac)

This is a very popular dish that I enjoy serving. It serves 4 as part of a multi-course meal

Bill Niman’s Meatloaf Recipe

This is the favorite meat dinner for me when you cannot grill a great hamburger outside over mesquite or charcoal. This recipe will serve 4-6…

Rosemary Crepes with Goat Cheese and Wilted Greens

This is a special and delicious dish. It requires some effort, but it is well worth it! You need to make the…

Garlic Vinaigrette

Garlic vinaigrette is the dressing I make most often. The quantities that follow are only an approximate guide because garlics, vinegars, and oils…

Ellen Straus's Pie Crust Recipe

This hefty, absolutely unbelievable crust is what our family grew up on. We love it! The pie crust is thick and tastes almost like shortbread but…