A tasty night of haunting!

BOO to you! When goblins and ghouls go bumping in the night, you stay warm and safe inside munching on these freshly made butter cookies covered in chocolate and toasted nuts. Happy Halloween!

A savory treat — a tart filled with meat!

Sink your teeth into this delectable little French tart! Bacon, cream, eggs, sweet peppers, onions along with Comte cheese and herbs all baked in a flaky golden brown crust. C’est delicieux!

Fry the fish and savor the dish!

Fish and chips — Cod fillets dipped in a spicy batter and fried to a golden brown. Served with crispy potato fries, fresh made tartar sauce and a squirt of lemon juice. The perfect Friday casual lunch!

Straight from the tropics and a taste so exotic!

Nibble on these — Thai Beef Satay! Tender strips of flank steak marinated in fish sauce along with brown sugar, coriander, cumin, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and turmeric then skewered and grilled for a truly amazing combination of flavors. Dip it all into a rich creamy peanut sauce and enjoy.

The spice is nice for these pork chops over rice!

 

Savor the flavor of this iconic Vietnamese working man’s lunch — Com Suon Ram or Roasted Pork Chops over Rice. Tender boneless chops marinated in a savory brew of coconut milk with fish sauce, honey, garlic, lemongrass and black pepper then roasted to a succulent perfection. Served here with jasmine rice, lettuce, tomatoes, pickled vegetables and spicy dipping sauce. Grab your chopsticks and dig in!

A chicken fry to make you cry!

Like fried chicken? Then you’ll love this delicious Nashville spicy hot chicken — tender herb crusted, battered chicken breasts all fried to a golden crispness. For a heavenly accompaniment lay out some mac and cheese, sautéed veggies, a fresh green salad and top it all off with a hearty glass of wine. Southern comfort at its best!

'Waterlilies'

Acrylic, gouache and watercolor on fine paper — 18 in x 24 in / 45.7 cm x 61 cm

‘Into the wind’

18 in x 24 in / 45.7 cm x 61 cm — Acrylic and gouache on archival paper

A breakfast treat to start your day off sweet!

Rise and shine to a hearty breakfast of baked eggs with country ham, sweet peppers, onions and served with golden toast, fresh coffee and juice — all awaiting your dining pleasure. A beautiful new day has begun!

When granny made this, we were all in bliss!

Eat this! Delicious Bacon Meatloaf made with a hearty mix of ground beef, veal and pork along with bacon, bell peppers, onions, garlic and thyme. Baked to a juicy perfection and served with mashed potatoes and steamed asparagus for a perfect Autumn meal.

It ain’t no lie, this is the best chicken pot pie!

Wanna try something different? Here it is Chicken Curry Pot Pie! Tender shredded chicken along with carrots, celery, sweet peppers, garlic and onions all braised in coconut milk, curry sauce and topped with a buttery crust baked to a golden brown. Ready to eat anytime with a green salad and a cool drink.

If cool is your wish then make fish your dish!

Dig this French farmhouse favorite — Saumon a la creme au muscadet. Succulent pan-seared wild salmon fillets in an intoxicating cream sauce of fresh tomatoes, spices and muscadet. Serve with herbed potatoes, steamed carrots and a green salad for a knock-out meal. C’est si bon!