Category Archives: Recipes

Quick Pickled Onions

When I was little, my parents’ favorite restaurant was a family owned Italian restaurant in Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania called Mattucci’s. Even as young as 10 or 12, my favorite thing on the menu was their antipasto, and my favorite thing … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Cleo’s Fine Oils & Vinegars Food Shoot

Last week I had the pleasure of working with Cleo’s Fine Oils & Vinegars in Annapolis to create some food images for their new packaging brochures. It was only the second time I had shot food for a specific client. … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Classic Risotto

During the cold winter months, we all turn to comfort foods to warm our soul. Instead of the standard gluten, fat and carbohydrate laden mac and cheese I like to kick up the sophistication a level with risotto. Risotto is … Continue reading

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Arugula Quinoa Salad – Food Friday

Last weekend I tried California Pizza Kitchen’s Quinoa + Arugula Salad and loved it.  I decided to make my own version and it was so colorful I had to photograph it: The California Pizza Kitchen version had pine nuts and asparagus, … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Pasta Salad

As cold as it is in the northeast today, I can’t say that pasta salad is the perfect food to share right now… But, I did a shoot of this salad for a magazine recently, so I thought I’d share … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Butter Press Cookies

Whether you call them “Butter Cookies”, “Press Cookies” or “Spritzes” these cookies are my absolute favorite for Christmas.  They look so festive yet are easy to make (usually). They are small but very rich and buttery. Since they aren’t terribly … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

Not long ago I found a Lodge cast iron skillet with a great rustic patina at my favorite thrift store.  Ever since, I’ve been on the lookout for some good recipes to make in it and shoot for stock imagery.  When … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Seasoned Potato Wedges

 These potato wedges were one of the first food photos I added to my portfolio and have sold pretty well, but they are so good and easy to make that I though I should share the recipe.  I hope you … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Chocolate Chunk Cookies

One of our favorite cookie recipes was the subject of a photo shoot this week, so I though I’d post the recipe for this week’s Food Friday.  These gookies cookies are so big and yummy, one batch doesn’t really yield … Continue reading

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Food Friday – Vegetarian Spinach and White Bean Chili

Nearly a year ago my 16 year-old daughter decided to become a vegetarian.  I admire her dedication to this decision but not always for the food choices she makes.  No, Top Ramen, Kraft Mac-n-Cheese and Cherrios does not make for … Continue reading

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