This lentil stew is one of my favorites. When I lived in Scotland I would make it at least once a week. If you are like me, you may already have all of these simple ingredients on hand. Lentils have always been a staple in my house. I love that this dish can be...
PROVERB:If you use a commodity or resource carefully and without extravagance you will never be in need. Lately, the phrase, waste not, want not, has been playing in my head. Seven days of self self-isolation has required me to think about our consumption, daily life,...
Fresh asparagus in the produce aisle is a sure sign that spring is coming. Fat, thin, white, or green…I love them all. I especially love this asparagus soup, beautifully photographed by Matthew Mead. It’s light, yet comforting, when there is still a hint...
A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. I am so excited for this next chapter…drum roll…coming soon…my new YouTube channel Always Entertaining. We spent the weekend shooting some really fun videos. I made this simple roasted tomato soup for the crew and to fill these...
Oh Lobster, how I love thee. It is often the food of choice for celebrations and holidays, and understandably so! But this time of year, a rich and creamy lobster bisque is my perennial Valentine’s favorite. Bisque may sound intimidating, but I promise you it is not....
I first had a delicious bowl of Portuguese seafood stew in Cape Cod many years ago. Settlers from Portugal immigrated to Massachusetts in large numbers in the late 19th century to work in the fishing industry. Thankfully, the Portuguese culture influenced the flavors...
Ronda is the author of Entertaining at Home and Designers at Home. Both published by Rizzoli. Ronda has been cooking and entertaining for 30 years. Inspired and influence by 10 years living in Scotland, and time abroad, Ronda brings an international flair to food. In 2019 Ronda was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America’s best party hosts.
