Green Gazpacho It’s kind of a family joke. My grandma, who was an otherwise decent cook, would indoctrinate new members of the family by serving them cold fruit soup. No one is quite sure where she got the idea to offer these unusual concoctions, but I… Continue reading…
pigskin pigout
Super Bowl is almost here–can’t wait to have everyone gather for the big game on the big screen (even if my favorite team didn’t make it to the big dance). When it comes to this family’s football feast, the menu… Continue reading…
compose yourself
It’s almost April and the weather will have to warm up sooner or later. My mind is already beginning to wander to a repertoire of lighter fare. Simple meals, quickly prepared, promise a new sense of freedom in the… Continue reading…
rack ’em up
Lamb is my favorite red meat and, to me, there’s nothing better than these delectable rib chops cut off the rack. Costco (yes, Costco!) has the tastiest rack of lamb from Australia which come already frenched–the fat is trimmed from… Continue reading…
thai one on
Time to go a little exotic. Thai cuisine is all about the perfect balance of sour, spicy, salty, and sweet–flavors that are very satisfying in this very chilly weather. This recipe is a combination of soup and salad: you start… Continue reading…