A simple start for a meal straight from the heart!

Enjoy the lazy Spring afternoon with this delicious dish of linguine tossed with shrimp and kale in a white wine-garlic-butter sauce. Serve with a green salad and don’t forget the wine!

Sit down, relax and have a snack!

Big, bold and beautiful Almond-Chocolate cookies chock full of chocolate chunks, chopped almonds and a hint of vanilla. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea and dream happy dreams!

All the best stuffings are in these muffins!

Nothing could be finer than a quick bite of these scrumptious Ham and Cheese muffins. Moist and tender mini muffins filled with smoked ham, broccoli and Cheddar cheese are the perfect snack for those between hunger pangs.

Pizza from scratch — the taste is unmatched!

Chomp down into these tasty fresh baked thin crust pizzas with various toppings. Choose from prosciutto with caramelized onion and Parmesan or the pepperoni and mozzarella with tomato sauce or even the sun-dried tomato with garlic and rosemary. Grab a beer or glass of wine and try them all!

Forget the fish — I want meatloaf on my dish!

Dive into this! Bacon meatloaf made with a hearty mix of beef, veal and pork along with chopped bacon, onions, garlic and thyme. Slow baked to perfection and served with herb-baked potato stacks, a green salad and a glass of wine. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Street food to savor with a Saigon flavor!

Take a ride on the healthy side with a bowl of this tasty Vietnamese Tamarind Beef Salad or Bun Bo Xao Me. Tender slices of beef and onions sautéed in a tangy tamarind sauce then tossed with thin rice noodles, lettuce, pickled vegetables, roasted peanuts and in a final note, drizzled with a sweet and spicy sauce to complete the symphony. A refreshing cool salad on a beautiful Spring afternoon!

‘The Hall of the Mountain King’

12 in x 18 in / 30.5 cm x 45.7 cm — acrylic and gouache on fine paper

From the French countryside — a quiche so good it will open your eyes!

Sink your teeth into this delectable French country quiche —Jambon et Fromage quiche. Smoked ham, sweet peppers, sautéed onions, cream, eggs along with tangy goat cheese and herbes de Provence all baked in a golden buttery crust. C’est magnifique!

Whether you’re early or late — these cupcakes are great!

Fresh baked from the oven — Chocolate-N-Pear Cupcakes! Moist, delectable sweet little cakes made with flour, sugar, eggs, chopped pears, raisins and chocolate . Oh how sweet it is!

Start the day right with this breakfast delight!

Rise and shine to a hearty breakfast of French toast topped with bacon and ham, fresh fruit, coffee and juice — all awaiting your dining pleasure. A beautiful new day has begun.

Bread and meat — together for a treat!

Here’s another take on the iconic Vietnamese sandwich — Banh Mi Ga Nuong or Grilled Chicken Sandwich. Tender herb-grilled chicken breasts stuffed into a crusty baguette lavishly smeared with fresh made sriracha-aioli all topped with crunchy pickled carrots and cucumber slices. A bite of this is a ticket to bliss!

With Spring finally here and these tasty treats will cheer!

Relax, put your feet up and nibble on these delectable Carrot Cake Squares. Irresistible little squares bursting with cranberries, walnuts, grated carrots, cinnamon, sugar and spices all topped with a rich maple-flavored cream cheese frosting. Perfect with a cup of coffee anytime ...