3 Portola Valley Residence (San Francisco)

3 Portola Valley Residence Contemporary Patio San Francisco

Cheese - Heart Shaped Carpaccio

This carpaccio has it all: buttery beef tenderloin, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano, arugula, and just the right mustard-lemon tang in the dressing. What could be more romantic than a meat-heart for your sweetheart?

Desserts - Beths Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip lovers beware! These irresistible cookies are my own recipe, and they are nice and thick, soft and chewy, and absolutely hard to resist!

Cheese - Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

This hearty, pumpkin cupcake with a cinnamon-cream cheese frosting is good in the fall or any other time of the year.

Bbq Grilling - Carne Asada Steak Sandwich With Avocado Salad

My carne asada steak sandwich with avocado salad recipe is perfect for tailgating. About ninety percent of this recipe can be prepared in advance - meaning that when game day rolls around, all you'll have to do is fire up the grill, cook the steaks, and melt the cheese on the bread.

2012 Eagan Kitchen Remodel (Minneapolis)

2012 Eagan Kitchen Remodel Traditional Kitchen Minneapolis

Seafood - Maris Clam Lovers Chowder

A rich and creamy chowder loaded with potatoes, onion, carrots and clams, with a splash of red wine vinegar; seasoned with salt and pepper. Serve with oyster crackers, or sourdough bread.