This chicken pot pie is hearty yet nourishing. It highlights the vegetables, which stay bright and colorful. The chicken is poached not roasted, so the broth from the poaching adds depth to the flavor....

  Making ravioli is one of my favorite kitchen projects when I have a little extra time. Of course it is more time consuming than cooking pre-made pasta, but once you have made your own,...

This is a cookie that has just the right amount of chewiness while also having a satisfying bit of crunch. It is perfect with tea in the afternoon or a delicious dessert. I love lace...

  My mother and I love making these empanadas together! We make a lot of different kinds of empanadas, but this sweet dessert is the perfect way to celebrate the apple season. The pastry is...

Growing up, I did not like meatloaf at all.  Looking back, I realize my dislike stemmed from the dominant flavor of ketchup in most meatloaf recipes. Years later, I revisited the idea of meatloaf, and...

There is a lot of early morning work to do on the ranch, and neighbors often come to lend a hand with cattle work. One way I show gratitude is by making sure everyone who...

This is a recipe my mom created and has made for our family since I was young. It is a one pot recipe that makes a simple yet hearty meal. The combination of saffron, rice,...

This is my dad’s favorite pie. There are lemon people and chocolate people, and he is a lemon person, so I love to make this pie for him. The lemon filling is bright and fresh,...

It has become a tradition of mine to make this tomato soup at the beginning of the rainy season. As the weather shifts and our summer crops wind down, I love to capture the marvelous...