While cooking was not a passion for my mother, she was actually quite good. This recipe was a favorite in her repertoire for one of our family outings or the occasional community potluck.

A favorite weekday breakfast for dinner for me includes this omelet, a crisp green salad with a homemade Dijon/lemon vinaigrette and a slice of toasted garlic baguette.

Slightly sweet and perfectly crisp, they are a deceptively easy yet elegant addition to your plate.

This aromatic veggie and lentil soup has a slightly peppery taste and invites a good crusty roll spread with goat cheese or sweet butter as a companion to the meal.

A crispy, garlicy, herby roast chicken just coming out of the oven is one the easiest ways to transport me to my happy place.

Warm, herby goat cheese is perfection with a crusty homemade bread, champagne and little Edith Piaf in the background.

The smell of fresh bread baking in the oven evokes the most lovely sense of calm, peace and certainly that all is well.

A luxurious chicken dish with wine, vegetables and surprise-caramelized grapes! This is a recipe I adapted from one of my favorite chefs, Jamie Oliver. His addition of the roasted grapes at the end is genius and adds a lovely sweet something that is fabulous with the other veggies.

Classic comfort on the plate and in the glass. The ooey, gooeyness of this mac and cheese recipe pairs beautifully with a dry blanc de blanc champagne or sparkling wine.

Let’s set the scene. It’s Sunday night, the table is set, music is playing and the whole house is dancing in the herby, garlicy deliciousness of your homemade pasta sauce.

Over time, I have created many versions of this dish that might include sautéed spinach or maybe some wild mushrooms. The most consistent twist, included in the recipe below, is the addition of slowly caramelized onions. Fabulous!

A classic Mediterranean fish stew typically starts with a fresh, light tomato broth as the base for simmering the seafood.