This recipe was inspired by Turkey Patties for Manly Men in The Family Chef, by Jewels and Jill Elmore. Admittedly, I may have made these burgers a little less…
I’m pleased to report that the best fish tacos I have ever made are also the easiest fish tacos I have ever made. I love it when that…
A tried and true Summertime Classic…. and one loved equally by kids and adults! This recipe adds an extra pop of flavor by soaking the bamboo sticks in a…
The next time you are cutting up a whole watermelon for the kids, save about 4 cups of the best bits to make this refreshing summer salad for the…
A main-dish salad full of the flavors of an Italian Antipasto platter….perfect for a summer no-cook meal. Start with a flavorful rotisserie chicken and be sure to buy the…
Today I am sharing an excellent marinade courtesy of Tide & Thyme. I’ve adapted the recipe for a quick turn on the grill, either gas or charcoal, and…
I love quinoa most when it is a secondary ingredient so I keep it (cooked) in the refrigerator and toss a few tablespoons in my salad at lunch. …
When I saw how beautiful and tender the collard greens looked in the market this week, I knew it was time to try to make a fresh salad out…
Here’s a recipe for those of us who love the artichoke hearts that you buy in a jar…so silky and tender from marinating in the herb drenched oil. …
Here’s a idea for the next time you need to throw together a quick appetizer. As you know, there are many different flavors of hummus available these days, but…
In this tasty salad, think of the potatoes as you would croutons….not the main focus of the dish but a wonderful addition taste and texture wise. The real stars…
From Gourmet Magazine, September 1995, one of my favorite recipes for entertaining. The Jalapeno Onion Marmalade can be made up to two days ahead, refrigerated, then gently…
You can’t go wrong with a grilled skewer of glazed Yakitori chicken. This is a fairly traditional recipe that everyone loves. I used to use chicken breasts simple because…
I first made this salmon as part of a recipe for Wild Salmon Salad with beets, potato, egg and mustard vinaigrette from Sunday Suppers at Lucques, by Suzanne Goin. Excellent…
There are two secrets to this excellent potato salad. One is to roast the potatoes very slowly so that they become meltingly tender and waxy (as opposed to the…
A buttery, melt in your mouth shortbread base with a dollop of real caramel, a pinch of flakey sea salt and you have before you the Ultimate Caramel Cookie!…
The good news is that my Best Ever Salt and Pepper Roasted Chicken with Herbs is also about the easiest ever roasted chicken! The bad news is that you can’t…
This is the chili that I grew up with and I’ve never even attempted to replace it because in spite of it’s simplicity, everyone loves it. The secret…
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…
As much as I love banana pudding, I never served it to guests until I figured out how to make it a bit more elegant. Real vanilla…