When life feels heavy and overwhelming, I do something that might sound like a cliché, but it works for me. I close my eyes, and imagine myself in my happy place. I envision myself by the sea, ...

Roasted Red Pepper Mac and Cheese. Mac and cheese graces many holiday tables; this one comes together on the stovetop and is special enough to earn an annual berth. A puree of roasted red pepper adds ...

In a small pan heat up the olive oil to low and add in the shallots and the peppers. Season with salt and cook on low until things are getting soft. At this point most of the liquid should be cooked ...

Two bunches of lemon thyme, a pound of sweet butter, two plump chickens, a ball of fresh mozzarella and an armload of bright bell peppers. I pick these up at the market, and with the odds and ends I ...

Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the thyme, add the roasted peppers and 2 ounces bourbon (optional), plus ¼ teaspoon each ground cayenne and smoked paprika. Puree ...

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A puree of roasted red pepper adds zip to the creaminess, while a topping of crisp, crushed Cheez-Its is pure genius. The dish can be made up to 3 days in advance, minus the Cheez-Its. Reheat on the ...