White Fish and Leek Chowder Ingredients:3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 thin leeks (white and light-green parts only), sliced3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/4 cup dry vermouth or white wine4 cups seafood broth or fish stock (or vegetable stock)1 cup clam juice1 pound petite Yukon Gold potatoes, halved3 sprigs of fresh thyme1 bay leaf1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire...

 Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with White Gravy For the Roasted Garlic:1 whole head of garlic2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepperFor the Mashed Potatoes:2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered1 cup whole milk, warmed½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into piecesRoasted garlic cloves (from above)Salt and pepper to tasteFor the White...

Lemon Butter ScallopsIngredients:1 lb fresh sea scallops (about 12-16 large scallops)2 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp unsalted butter3 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)Juice and zest of 1 lemon1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteFresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)Lemon wedges, for...

 Cinnamon Chicken Stew Ingredients:1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighsKosher salt, to taste1 tsp cinnamon2 tbsp olive oil1 yellow onion, diced2 garlic cloves, minced1 tsp sugar1 tsp dried oregano1/4 tsp ground cloves2 tbsp tomato paste1/2 cup red wine1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes1/2 cup chicken stockChopped parsley for garnishCooked pasta or rice for...

 Vegan Avgolemono Soup (Greek Lemon Orzo Soup) Warm up with this comforting and zesty Vegan Avgolemono Soup! Perfect for a cozy night in or to impress your friends at dinner. Here’s how to make it:Ingredients:2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onion, diced1 medium carrot, diced2 celery stalks, diced3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 tablespoon oregano1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely...