Grapefruit, Fennel & Avocado Salad with Baby Kale The thaw is finally happening. Days are getting longer and temps are trending warmer. I’m trying to spring back to life too. I look forward to gentler days of soft breezes, baby blossoms and… Continue reading…
get your freekeh on
You have probably heard of quinoa, millet, or bulgur, and maybe even tried a farro or two, but there’s a new old grain that’s making waves these days. It’s called freekeh (pronounced free-ka): green wheat that is harvested young, fire-roasted, and… Continue reading…
music to my mouth
Here’s a salad that hits all the right notes. Imagine this: sweet pear roasted with thyme until fragrant and tender; dice of pancetta, crisped until the morsels are so light they melt in your mouth. A Port wine reduction is… Continue reading…
one step closer to summer
When the weather heats up, my kitchen cools down. I begin to conjure up meals that are lighter and less complicated. Key to these simpler dishes is using top quality ingredients that don’t require a lot of kitchen wizardry–just simple… Continue reading…