Eventually, the muggy heat of summer gives way to the chill of autumn. My favorite time of year to create in the kitchen is fall and winter. Simmer, braise and slow cook are the techniques of the more temperate months and I am all in. Continue reading
Summer is picnics, backyard barbecues and cookouts. Whether you’re hosting or invited, you’ll want to bring a unique dish. Herbed Potato Corn Salad combines classic outdoor summer favorites : potato salad and corn on the cob. Continue reading
Each new year begins with a New Year’s good luck recipe featuring black eye peas. Although it’s a Southern thing, we’d all do well to invite good energy into our homes with tasty food. 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
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
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
Here is simplicity for a hot summer day. Make this lemony salad dressing a day or two ahead. When you’re ready, grill the flat iron steak and slice it after resting. Scatter lettuce leaves across plates or platter, top with steak and drizzle with dressing. Simple meal, done. Continue reading
Picnic season is here. Backyard barbecue season is in full swing. Your task is to prepare a side dish. Preferably this side dish is one everyone can enjoy. That means vegan and gluten free. Here is the perfect easy side salad. In addition, this Sugar Snap Potato Salad makes a tasty base for all manner of grilled proteins. Continue reading