Perhaps you’ve had your fill of turkey. Your evenings are busy with holiday preparations. You love the idea of a clean meal, simply prepared. Tender roasted salmon topped with a walnut green olive pesto is the answer to your question of what to eat for dinner on the quick. Continue reading
I promised myself to incorporate local apples into sweet and savory dishes this autumn. Last post for Chai Spice Apple Cake was just the beginning. Pork and apples are a tasty pairing. Continue reading
Crisp, juicy watermelon is a terrific appetizer, especially if you add savory flavors. Salty feta and creamy tahini made with lime juice and fresh mint rescue watermelon from breakfast status. Continue reading
You expected me to write about green potatoes in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. And I almost did. Potatoes most definitely are the archetypical Irish food. Today I honor luscious and creamy Irish white cheddar, made from the milk of grass fed cows. Continue reading
Appetizers that wow make your guests think you toiled in a hot kitchen for hours. These Mini Shrimp Tostadas present two versions. First is one where you do indeed fuss over details and ingredients. Continue reading
Autumn. Frost is coming. Sunrises and sunsets are vividly colorful. Sweater weather has arrived and yours truly could not be more pleased. I adore the cold. We will all miss warm weather garden bounty, but fortunately one can always preserve summer’s best with canning, pestos and salad dressings. Continue reading
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
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
Asparagus teaches me patience. Yes, we find this bright green harbinger of spring in supermarkets all year long. No, it does not taste the same in cold months. I am thrilled to welcome asparagus back. Continue reading