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 →

Tandoori Chicken with Toasted Coconut Rice Pilaf Toasted Coconut Rice Pilaf ingredients I really want to barbeque, but the weather continues to be the pits and I am sick of grilling in the rain in so-called summer.  Earlier in the … Continue reading →

Tilapia with Asparagus, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette This is such a wonderful, healthy, fresh way to cook fish and it’s quick.  You can use any kind of fish filet.  We have lots of fresh  fish available locally like … Continue reading →

Orzo with Marinated Artichoke Hearts, Tomatoes, Corn, and Oregano Pesto This is a great warm side dish or cold pasta salad.  I was inspired by Giada’s recipe, but wanted a little more zing from the artichokes and used marinated artichoke … Continue reading →

The weather looked like it was going to give us a break today, so we thought we would go to the Farmer’s Market and wander around.  The colors and the freshness of the produce inspire me to want to buy … Continue reading →

Chocolate Brownie Cookie This cookie is pure chocolate bliss and has a wonderful soft and chewy bite.  It really does taste like a brownie. The batter is easy to make and you don’t really need a mixer.  I use Ghiradelli … Continue reading →

Barbequed Grill Basket Beef and Vegetables – Shish Kebabs without the fuss of skewers! Our summer refuses to get started.  I found myself barbequing in the rain again… sigh….it’s getting depressing. I used to take the time to skewer beef … Continue reading →

Fish Tacos with Cilantro Coleslaw I had some frozen cod pieces I bought to make a fish chowder last month and decided to make some fish tacos on the grill instead.  Any flaky fish will work – halibut, tilapia, salmon … Continue reading →

I think I have a serious vinegar hoarding problem.  I can’t believe how many vinegars I got out to photograph!  When I travel or go to a fabulous specialty cooking store, I will often bring home a bottle of vinegar … Continue reading →

Cauliflower and Sweet Potatoes with Indian Spices This great side dish is full of flavor and goes well with a simply cooked chicken breast or pork chop and some basmati rice.  I love coriander and cumin, and the fresh ginger … Continue reading →