Culinary Guides

I whipped up this tasty little pot pie in the spirit of fall and everything pumpkin around here. I loved using fresh pie pumpkins and ground pork instead of the traditional chicken, carrots, and peas. This recipe was a home...

Mexican adobado is a spicy marinade used on meats and poultry before grilling. These thin pork chops cook over a hot grill in a minute, so tend them carefully. The fresh onion, cilantro, and lime salsa provide a crunchy and...

The first time I tried this salad in Toronto what seems like a lifetime ago I couldn’t get enough of it. It was so good I had to restrain myself from licking the plate! Over the years I’ve altered the...

This light and simple stew is perfect for a quick summertime dinner. And while I know it can be hard to think about cooking a pot of hot stew in the middle of the hottest season of the year, you’ve...

This dish is forgiving, so use whatever greens you have on hand. The key is good-quality eggs, which are far more flavorful and need less seasoning. Grab a fork and enjoy! Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek (white...

This is one of those easy one-pan meals that comes together quickly (after you make the vinaigrette) and tastes divine with all the late-summer veggies. It’s fresh, light, and worth making before corn and tomato season is over. The combination...

This recipe for Pork and Ricotta Meatballs with Roasted Garden Tomato Sauce is a standout from Mary Heffernan's newly released cookbook *Five Mary’s Ranch Raised*. With Mary’s permission, I’m excited to share this simple yet flavorful meatball recipe that will...

Okra is one of those vegetables that people seem to either love or hate. If you aren’t a fan, this recipe for stewed okra with tomatoes may change your mind. Bamies latheres me domata (stewed okra in tomato sauce) is...

Today we’re starting with a delicious Brussels sprouts gratin. This dish is bursting with fall flavors and is pure comfort food. It tastes amazing when served with a glass of Amity Pinot Noir. The combination of tender Brussels sprouts, earthy...

This seafood gumbo is a classic Southern dish made with various shellfish, a rich roux, herbs, okra, and a medley of vegetables. The depth of flavor in this gumbo comes from the careful simmering of homemade shrimp stock, the use...