So here’s what I know about chicken. Smaller is easier to cook, more tender and juicer. Free Range is tastier. And bone-in skin-on is far better than the boneless,…
It occurs to me that while a handful of shredded carrots on a green salad just screams tired salad bar, a whole salad made out of sweet fresh carrots…
I’m not a master-griller, but this recipe sure makes me feel like one! These short ribs are braised indoors then grilled and glazed outdoors. The result is a an…
Is it crazy that I completely stopped using Canola oil when I realized that there is no such thing as a canola plant? (Canola = Canadian Oil Low…
Although I love this simple combination of sweet cherry tomatoes, spicy baby arugula and nutty red quinoa, it is the wonderful miso vinaigrette that needs to be your take-away…
For summertime grilling, this is one of the easiest, quickest and tastiest recipes you will find. It only takes 2-3 minutes per side to cook chicken tenders on a…
Two hearts are better than one in this delicious marinated salad. Hearts of Palm and Artichoke Hearts are the perfect compliment to creamy Cannellini Beans drenched in an Italian…
And the award for Best Appetizer in the “Don’t Have Time to Cook” category goes to …. Mozzarella con Prosciutto!…
We all need more recipes like this one. Pantry staples, a pound of ground chicken, and dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes. And the best part…
Leafy greens are getting their due respect these days, don’t you think? I grew up eating turnip greens and spinach in Mississippi, but not collards or kale, swiss…
By popular demand, I offer you the treats of the tailgate, the most quickly disappearing nibble of our holiday buffet and soon to be, the must-have recipe for your…
Brussels sprouts go from raw to crispy/tender in about 8 minutes in a hot oven. So there is really no need to ever cook them any other way!…
Looking for a new nibble to serve at cocktail hour? Separating the leaves is a bit tedious, I’ll admit, but it can be done well in advance. A quick…
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” (Leonardo Da Vinci) Thanks to my good friend Liz Morten at Dovecote Decor for tipping me off to the magical combination of watermelon, lemon…
Use this quick and easy marinade and you will almost feel like you are eating a luxurious beef filet instead of a simple pork tenderloin. If you love the…
“Every so often a recipe comes along that will change your life” These are the words from Jane Daniels Lear that convinced me to try this recipe from Gourmet…
Last week, with sweet summer tomatoes lining my kitchen windowsill, I rediscovered a favorite dish from a few summers ago. Tyler Florence introduced me to this amazing flavor…
In this post I am going to share 4 recipes that I use time and time again. Each of them is featured on someone else’s food blog and…
A great little combination of summer flavors…perfect make ahead side dish for your next cookout. If you are tired of quinoa, this salad is also good using 2…
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…