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Simple and fresh ingredients, with a little advance planning in the pantry, facilitate easy, healthy meals that reduce the temptation to order in/dine out on lesser options.

Ham and swiss on a croissant with Major Grey chutney. Yum!

Surprise 39th birthday party for my husband. He was expecting something big at 40, but I did it a year early! Great food (brie in puff pastry, ribeye roast, mustard crusted fingerling potatoes, roasted root veggies, creme brulee) and great friends made for a very memorable evening.

In winter, brie in puff pastry with cranberries, honey and walnuts.

In summer, sundried tomatoes and goat cheese on baguette toasts.

James Beard's roast turkey!

Simple yet elegant scalloped potatoes, made with only cream, garlic, butter, black pepper, salt and potatoes.

Giada's own Homemade Sauce, with onion, garlic, celery, carrot, tomato. Simple, but simply delicious.

When it's cold outside, we add a bit of Italian sausage for heartier fare.