A bit of this, a dash of that. That’s how my mother-in-law would describe the preparation of her signature Moroccan dishes. None of the recipes were written down and it was tricky for her to give me exact measurements, especially… Continue reading…
the crowd pleaser
Whew. The kids have finished their winter breaks and gone back to their respective schools. I have to admit that–much as I love them–I’ve come to appreciate the quiet calm when they’re not here. When they are home, they’re a happy distraction… Continue reading…
holiday homage
Here come the holidays–that time of year when we break out the special recipes, designed to feed many and impress all. My family celebrates Chanukah, but there’s one Italian holiday tradition that has always fascinated me and appealed to… Continue reading…
ode to jamie
I have a crush. A serious chef crush. The object of my affection is the adorable Jamie Oliver, British chef, whose cooking show, Jamie at Home, I watch almost religiously every night as I cook dinner. The Cooking Channel repeats the same… Continue reading…
mission possible
I’m on a quest to discover new vegetables. These days as I eat more veggies and fish (and less meat), the same greens day in and out get pretty boring. I mean, there’s only so much asparagus and broccoli a person… Continue reading…