As a person who strives constantly for organization and efficiency, having healthy, delicious food on demand is a constant quest. Oh yes...

April 29, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Whenever possible, I like to tie in my posted recipes to what I am teaching.  Last week I had two classes,...

April 22, 2019 Suzanne Yearley The Italians have it right, especially when it comes to cooking and eating. Their use of seasonal produce,...

April 4, 2019 Suzanne Yearley The temperature changes so quickly at this time of year, yo-yoing back and forth between the warmer weather...

March 31, 2019 Suzanne Yearley My students are always asking me to tell them what quick and easy recipes I make to eat at home. On the wa...

March 23, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Many of you know how much I love dessert. Layer cake is certainly my favorite, the more frosting the bette...

March 8, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I adore breakfast cereal of all types, and have been known to grab a handful throughout the day as a snack ...

February 28, 2019 Suzanne Yearley During this gray and muddy late-winter, it is hard to feel inspired in the kitchen or elsewhere. Then S...

February 8, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I came across this dish on the Internet and thought immediately of sending it to my son to make in his a...

Suzanne Yearley January 30, 2019 I owe you an apology. As of late, I haven’t given you a variety of dishes but instead have been very sou...

January 22, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I am definitely an “on the side” person. I know how I want to eat a dish and no other way will do. While...

January 16, 2019 Suzanne Yearley I only have one thing one my mind at mealtime right now: steaming hot food. Here is a simple soup that c...

January 12, 2019 Suzanne Yearley Everyone is always asking me how to simplify a dish. “What shortcuts can I take? How can I make things e...

November 15, 2018 Suzanne Yearley Food fads come and go, but soup is a constant for me. Once the cold weather hits, I have only one thing...

November 15, 2018 Suzanne Yearley Canned vs. Dried: Canned beans are a convenient and time-saving alternative to cooking your own. Just b
s tuck with 2 cloves 1 bay leaf Preparation: Soak the beans overnight or use the quick-soak method. Drain the beans and place them in a saucepan with fresh, cold water to cover
 by at least 3 inches. Add the celery, carrot, onion halves, and the bay
 leaf. Bring to boil and immediately turn down to a simmer. With a 
slotted spoon or ladle,

November 5, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I have never liked donuts. That really is true. Before you jump all over me in disbelief, I’ll explain. ...

October 31, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I have big plans for Thanksgiving. I want to give you everything that you need to be prepared for the ho...

October 31, 2018 Suzanne Yearley This delicious combination of butternut squash, caramelized onions and woodsy sage is my all-time favori...

October 25, 2018 Suzanne Yearley I couldn’t resist having a little fun and creating a meal built around these popular “healthy” ingredien...

October 17, 2018 Suzanne Yearley After weeks and weeks of warm weather, the sudden drop in temperature took me by surprise. In my defense...