Steamed Lobster

Many are intimidated when it comes to cooking live lobster but, I’ll be honest with you, I think it’s easier than a lot of cuisines, and steamed lobster is no exception and maybe the easiest, elegant dinner of them all.

Coq au Vin

Coq au vin is a French chicken stew in which chicken thighs are braised in a red wine sauce with bacon, mushrooms, and herbs. It may sound fancy, but it’s really not difficult to make at home.

Italian Meatballs

This Italian meatball recipe is very easy to make, and since we skip the messy step of pan-frying the meatballs, it becomes downright simple.

Garlic Roasted Potatoes

This incredibly quick and easy side dish is sophisticated enough to serve at a dinner party and delicious to have kids asking for another serving.

No Bake Energy Bites

Melissa was looking for a treat to take on hikes with Zoe and something easy to eat for breakfast.  These easily portable snacks are as good as they sound.