Eggs tend to go from runny to rubbery in the blink of an eye so I have been working on a simple but foolproof omelette. I heard on…
Much more exciting than the average cheese and cracker tray yet not much harder to throw together…here is an idea for a tasty nibble for your next party. ****************************************…
This salad has a lot going on…texture, flavor and color…. yet it is quite simple to throw together. The creaminess of the avocado, the crunchiness of the slaw and…
Incomparable to frozen onion rings and infinitely easier than homemade french fries…you must make these if you and your family are onion ring lovers. Keep some buttermilk in the frig and…
Here is a nice hearty salad with a great combination of flavors. It is best warm or at room temperature. I like to cut the cauliflower into flat florets…
This is the best version of marinated black eyed peas, better known as Southern Caviar, that I have ever had. Simplified slightly from The New Southern Garden Cookbook by…
This salad works well with big holiday meals as well as casual steak/frites suppers. It’s nice to have this simple yet elegant item on the buffet table. This…
One of my favorite ways to fancy-up Brussels Sprouts….This recipe is adapted from Sunday Suppers at Lucques, by Suzanne Goin. ******************************************** 2 tablespoons…
I love sweet potatoes but I don’t want them to taste like dessert, which is why I love this recipe. (Adapted from Emeril Lagasse ) These are warmly…
I’ve served them with grilled chicken, tonight they are waiting for the Fennel Spiced Pork Loin to come out of the oven, and next week I’ll quadruple the…
Here’s a great “Farm to Table” idea for your holiday buffet. Roasting brussels sprouts right on the stalk couldn’t be easier. The kids will certainly think it’s fun to…
When avocados turn up at 10 for $10.00, there’s only one thing to do. You don’t really need a recipe for guacamole, I know. It’s one of those…
When I make chicken fajitas for the family, I cook the vegetables and chicken at the very last minute. Maybe it’s not the sizzling skillet served table side but close…
Breakfast, brunch, lunch or supper….you can’t go wrong with this amazing omelette adapted from A Paridiso Year by Denis Cotter. The amounts given below will make one large omelette that…
This lovely little recipe is from Kitchen of Light, New Scandinavian cooking with Andreas Viestad. I’m always so happy to find new ways to brighten up a simple…
No need to stop serving Bruschetta just because vine-ripened tomatoes are going out of season. These slow roasted cherry tomatoes are a burst of concentrated sweetness that, when…
You may want to be careful with this recipe. Once your family realizes that it is an option, either for breakfast or supper, they will request it all…
Black Kale is also known as Tuscan Kale (or cavolo nero). It has long, dark green leaves and is flat… compared to the more common curly kale variety. …
Hands down the best cucumber sandwich I’ve ever had. No need to throw a ladies tea to have an excuse to make these as they would…
I love chopped salads and the classic Greek salad lends itself well to this style. Each bite can have the perfect balance of flavor…the boldness of the…