I'm a big fan of changing things up in the kitchen now and then. When my children were little I used to do the occasional "breakfast for dinner" evening. It was always a fun surprise on a weeknight. Another thing I've always enjoyed doing is serving Breakfast Pizza. Yes, pizza for breakfast is real and so much fun. To make my family's favorite version of breakfast pizza I start with a pre-made pizza dough. Then, instead of using red sauce, I top it with eggs, cheeses, bacon,

Gigantes is a traditional Greek dish featuring large lima beans cooked in a rich, homemade tomato sauce. The cooking method is simple and it's a great meal for getting on the table on a busy weeknight. Like many Greek dishes, the ingredients for this meal are inexpensive and easy to access. A simple trip to the garden or farmer's market is all it takes to collect what you need. This is the truly the hallmark of simple Greek cooking! After this dish is cooked I like to serve i

I filmed this episode to demonstrate how easy it is to make Sesame Crusted Tuna Steak at home. This is one of those dishes people like to order at restaurants but shy away from making one their own. They prefer to leave it up to a professional Chef to prepare! I understand this way of thinking, but I promise you that making them at home is not as difficult as you might expect. The key is starting with the freshest fish you can find. Fresh tuna brings the flavor! Then, marinat

Grazing boards are one of my favorite entertaining go-to's. They're a great way to feed a crowd and create a pretty tableau for a party. As with any seasonal grazing board, work with what is fresh in the moment. In this case I use a lot of fresh fruit, light cheeses, and popular tropical flavors, too. If you're looking more inspiration, be sure to check out my Ultimate Grazing Board tutorial, and my Grazing Box as well. There are so many lovely ways you can make a beautiful g

Is there anything better in the summer than a Classic Lobster Roll? I don't think so. I grew up in Philadelphia and now I live in New England so I've been enjoying lobster rolls my whole life. It's such a part of summer culture here. It's almost sacrilege not to eat as many as you can while the weather is hot and dinner can be enjoyed outside! (Yes, you can eat them inside, too, but they just aren't the same, I think!) I make my lobster rolls "Maine-style," which means the lo

This is an awesome and easy seafood dish. Seafood Yiouvesti is a classic Greek meal consisting of a variety of delicious seafood and orzo cooked in a warmly spiced tomato sauce. Many people say the texture of the dish reminds them of risotto, which is true because they are so similar. The pasta and seafood are stirred together to make a one-bowl meal. I like this dish because it's a novel way to serve seafood, and works especially well in cooler months we don't want to grill.

A lot of people love seafood salad, but are intimidated by the thought of making it at home. Today I'm here to help you set aside all your fears so this is no longer the case! This is the Cold Seafood Salad recipe I've made for years and I'm filming it for you so you can see exactly how I do it. The seafood I use in this recipe is octopus, shrimp, and calamari. They're abundant in Greece, which is where this recipe originates from. If you want to add or supplement the seafood

Crab Stuffed Shrimp is such a fun seafood recipe. I like to make it in the summer when we're all in the mood for seaside-style meals. The best part is it's one of those elegant dishes that looks fancy but is actually quite easy to make. This is why I made this episode for you - to show you exactly how you can make a tray of these right in your own kitchen. Shrimp and crab have lovely, light flavors and don't need too many additions to taste amazing, which keeps the preparatio

These Corn Quesadillas are one of my favorite recipes. I found the method for making these in a magazine when my children were little. I was always looking for new kid-friendly foods they would like and I could get on the table quickly. This one fit the bill and I've been making them since Zoe was a little girl! The nice thing about quesadillas is they can be filled with anything and come together easily. This is one of the reasons they're so popular with parents the world ov

This was a really fun episode to film because we make Tea Sandwiches all the time for my catering company. They are fun to eat and always look elegant on a table. Today I want to show how we make them in the kitchen. Cucumber and Cream Cheese Sandwiches are especially elegant for a ladies' luncheon or light meal at home. I like to cut them into bite-sized pieces when they're on a buffet table. They look really pretty with this presentation and are easy to eat when you're havi

There is grilled cheese and then there is Brisket Grilled Cheese. Yes, this is exactly what it sounds like, it is a decadent, wonderful grilled cheese filled with rich, succulent brisket. This recipe takes a regular kid-like snack and turns it into a wonderful meal. In this case, to make this recipe I bought cooked brisket at the store and reheated it to make the sandwich. However, this is a great sandwich to make with leftover brisket you've made at home. In case you're inte

This is another classic Greek recipe I love to make at home. Like many Greek recipes, this one started in the garden. Artichokes grow bountifully in many areas in our country and they inspired this recipe. Their size and shape of globe artichokes lend nicely to being stuffed with a classically flavored Greek beef filling, which is how this recipe for Stuffed Artichokes came to be. People always tell me how intimidated they get by working with artichokes. In this episode for A

This is a recipe for Papoutsaki, a traditional Greek Stuffed Eggplant. A lot of people will say this reminds them of Moussaka or Pastitsio and I can see why. It is a very hearty almost casserole-like dish full of rich flavors. I like to make this when we want a break from pasta, but still need a filling meal on the table. When it comes to making this dish be sure to start with firm eggplants that have enough space to be scooped out in the middle and still hold their shape. Ma

I like to film episodes of traditional recipes like this Classic Egg Salad because they're worth knowing. It's stood the test of time for a reason and is popular the world over! I think my first memory of egg salad is my mother making it for us when we were little. I also remember enjoying it from the deli near our house. It's always been a mainstay in my life. These days I make my egg salad in the traditional deli-style. The eggs are hard boiled and flavored with mayonnaise,

I love filming episodes like this because I get so many comments right away about how helpful the recipe is for you. Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Chicken with Vegetables is absolutely perfect for busy weeknights when the family is hungry and you want to get a flavorful meal on the table with ease. Lemon Garlic Chicken is one of my favorites because the flavors are bright and tangy, and they pair well with almost any kind of vegetable. It is mild enough for picky eaters, but still

Today I'd like to share a recipe for traditional mashed potatoes. There are many delicious, fancier ways to make mashed potatoes than this, but sometimes it's best to dial it back to the basics. This recipe contains all the typical ingredients of mashed potatoes: potatoes, milk, butter, salt, and pepper, and nothing extra! One of the key things to remember about making mashed potatoes is to never put them in the blender or food processor after they're cooked. There is a lot o

Sheet Pan Sausage & Peppers is your answer to serving a delicious, hearty sandwich or protein bowl for dinner. It's the perfect, easy method for making roasted sausage, peppers and onions in the style meant for stuffing into a warm rolls or swirling into a bowls of warm grains. I've been eating sausage and peppers in a warm roll at the ballpark forever. I think it's one of those signature dishes everyone adores when they're at a game or on the boardwalk. Making it at home is

New England Clam Chowder is sacred in the Northeast and there are many debates about the best way to make it. I've worked on this recipe for a while and stand by it. I'm not going to lie, it took a while to get just right. I'm not trying to claim authenticity here, but it will hold up in any taste test! Making New England clam chowder at home is easier than you think. I used chopped clams that you can buy in a can. However, if you want to use fresh clams you are more than wel

We love having Teriyaki Honey Beef Fajitas for dinner. I don't know what it is, but they always put everyone in a good mood. I think there's something inherently really fun about fajitas. Everyone can personalize them with toppings and the kids can make as many as they want to eat. I love this recipe because I can prepare a lot of it in advance. I like to put the meat in a plastic bag with the marinade and pop it in the fridge while I'm at work. This way the flavor really soa

When we're deep in winter weather I like to bring out my chowder recipes. There's something about the cold evenings that just begs for a warm, hearty soup. This Creamy Corn Chowder recipe is one of our favorites. It's very flavorful, not too heavy, and easy for me to make at the end of a busy day. I use bacon as the protein in this most of the time. However, if you don't have bacon you can use ham or even chicken. Then I cook everything well and let it simmer so the flavors h