Before my basil succumbs to wilt and frost permanently, I’ve got one more recipe for you. Basil Black Pepper Whiskey Cocktail is a pleasantly spicy herbal beverage which goes with all nibbles and appetizers. Continue reading
The array of summer fruits is dwindling at roadside stands, making way for a variety of crisp apples. Plums and pluots are heavy, round and fragrant at the grocery stores. Today’s simple salsa is an ode to these sweet-tart stone fruits. Continue reading
I gave my friend a bag of local peaches from a roadside stand. She took one whiff of the opened bag and declared that grocery peaches never ever have fragrance. Or flavor, for that matter. While you still can, grab some stone fruits grown locally and enjoy summer’s last hurrah. Continue reading
Blackberries are not just for dessert. Combined with dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar, they make a fine accompanying sauce for tender roast pork. Although pork tenderloin is a very lean cut, it becomes tender no matter the cooking method. Continue reading
Watermelon is plenty sweet enough. Notice that watermelon salad recipes add savory elements to offset the sweet factor : feta cheese, tomato, parmesan. One of my favorite pairings is melon and tahini. Although this Sesame Watermelon Salad has a touch of honey, the earthy silkiness of sesame oil and crunch of water chestnuts both add up to savory. Continue reading
Careless fingers hit publish last evening instead of save. Thus, the new title must be Mango Basil Dressing because somewhere out there is an incomplete post sans pictures or recipe. Sigh. Continue reading
Caprese Salad is on menus year round and even better when the basil is fresh and homegrown. See how easy this Mini Caprese Salad is when feeding a crowd. No plating and no need for guests to messy up that pretty platter of tomato and mozzarella slices. This fast and easy salad uses a spoon for serving and all ingredients are tossed . Beauty prevails. Continue reading
My client requested the dessert his grandmother made many years ago. He sent a photograph of a weathered recipe card for angel pie written in spidery old school script. Splatters and tears in the paper showed me this was a much loved, and often made, family treasure. Continue reading
Laugh at my admission, but Fritos corn chips are my favorite salty snack. They contain only three ingredients (corn, oil and salt) and no hard-to-pronounce chemical additives. I decided to add them to one of my favorite quick breads and this is the result. Continue reading
Carrot Cake Ice Cream is two desserts in one. The spices, walnuts, cream cheese and carrots of a favorite American cake plus the creamy chill of ice cream. Sounds like a good meal, no? Continue reading