Mexican Salsa Rice I always have a good quality salsa in my pantry or when I have leftover fresh salsa I often make this rice or freeze it to make the rice later. The salsa really adds a lot of … Continue reading
Roasted Asparagus with Hoisin Glaze Rain still continues to be a menacing presence in this so-called summer of ours so I was not in the mood to grill in the rain. Roasting asparagus is so easy and all you need … Continue reading
For the love of salt As James Beard so eloquently wrote “where would we be without salt?” Salt is the most important ingredient in cooking and baking. I know that is not politically correct to state on so many health … Continue reading
Chicken with Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette I love this sundried tomato vinaigrette and it is also good on toasted crostini and topped with goat cheese, drizzled over vegetables or tossed in a salad. It’s quick to make in a mini food … Continue reading
Za’atar Lamb Meatball Skewers with Zucchini, Red Pepper and Onion and Couscous with Fresh Mint and Lemon I love Middle Eastern food and sometimes I just want to taste spices that I usually don’t use to jazz up dinner. Za’atar … Continue reading
Sangria Sangria is such a refreshing summer drink and to easy make ahead for a party. I don’t use expensive red wine for this drink because the fruit and Cointreau mask any nuances in a good quality wine. You can … Continue reading
I hope you had a great 4th of July! We had friends over for hamburgers with all the fixings and good old fashioned potato, macaroni, and pasta salads that my friends brought over. For dessert I made a Peach and … Continue reading
Mixed Baby Greens with Shallots, Berries, Walnuts, and Raspberry-Walnut Vinaigrette with Baked Goat Cheese I had my book club over for lunch and made this salad. It’s a great group of women and we always have a lot of fun and … Continue reading
Grilled Asparagus I grill asparagus all summer long and roast it in the oven in winter. It’s easy to make for a large crowd and cooks quickly at the last minute while you are getting everything else on the table. … Continue reading
Sugar Cookie Bars This is the perfect bar cookie topped off with a rich a buttery frosting. I love sugar cookies but they are pretty time consuming by the time you roll and cut them out, bake, frost and decorate. … Continue reading
