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Autumn Hash with Homemade Turkey Sausage & Fried Eggs

If I’m going all out for breakfast, I usually choose to make something sweet…pancakes, waffles, crepes, etc. The rest of my family, most of them being boys, usually wants something they can pour hot sauce over to show up on the table. So, over the years I have come to enjoy savory breakfasts as well. The best part? You can be pretty sure to find some sort of protein and vegetable in a savory breakfast dish, so it’s a more nutritious alternative to the syrup-soaked stack of pancakes.

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Roasted Carrots & Parsnips with Sweet Apple Glaze and Whipped Goat Cheese

I love roasting vegetables. There’s something about the slight caramelization combined with the perfect amount of seasoning that is irresistible. Another plus: it’s really easy. When I’m cooking for myself on a busy weekday, there’s nothing easier than prepping whatever vegetables are in my fridge and throwing them in the oven. Set a timer and in 20-30 minutes dinner is served (well, part of it at least). I roast a lot of vegetables for the holidays as well. “No muss-no fuss” is the way to go when you’re cooking for a large group of people.

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Seared Scallops with Caponata

Seared Scallops with Caponata & Mascarpone

Perfectly seared scallops with caponata & creamy mascarpone…an irresistible dish that you simply won’t be able to get enough of. Buttery, golden scallops on top of creamy mascarpone cheese and topped with a tangy, sweet, bold eggplant caponata. Serve this as a very special appetizer or even as the main course. It’s absolutely decadent.

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Grilled Peaches with Fresh Mozzarella & Prosciutto

A fun appetizer for the summertime: grilled peaches with fresh mozzarella & prosciutto. Drizzled with a thyme-infused marsala syrup. It’s sweet, savory, and bursting with juicy flavor.

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