Amelia’s Recipes
Budget-Friendly Clam (& Tinned Fish) Spaghetti
This is one of my go-to weeknight (and Meatless Monday) dinners. The original recipe (minus the additional tinned fish, cream and tomatoes) comes from my mom who is a retired recipe developer. We would eat this at least once [...]
Mussels with Chorizo Sausage and Garlicky White Wine Broth
Mussels are my favorite – inexpensive ($10 - $12 for a pound or so), easy to make and always elegant, especially with white wine, butter and crusty bread. Make sure you keep them on ice in the bag they [...]
Henao Family Steakhouse Dinner
My husband Harvey (Henao - that’s our family name) and I never miss the opportunity for a steakhouse dinner on the weekends if we can. With two active kids we don't always spring for a sitter and expensive dinner downtown [...]
Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Pancake)
Recipe Courtesy of Chef Paul Virant, Gaijin “Try your hand at making okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese pancake, at home! For me, it's one of the ultimate comfort foods and I hope you enjoy it as much as my family [...]
Classic Eggs Benedict
This is my favorite brunch dish of all time. It’s so simple, yet so luxurious and deeply satisfying. When not done with a tremendous amount of patience, however, it can also be deeply infuriating. Making Eggs Benedict requires a little [...]
Simple Roast Chicken
If you don’t have a cast iron pan yet, now’s the time to get one! This recipe was perfected by my husband Harvey and a go-to for an economical weeknight dinner that easily feeds a family of four. It’s [...]