Don’t know about you, but I’m stuffed. After a weekend of cooking, eating, drinking, and then eating some more, I’m craving clean, simple food. This dish fits the bill perfectly: easy to prepare, bursting with bright flavor, not to mention elegant.… Continue reading…
a thanksgiving offering
It doesn’t happen very often, but I’m actually not going to be cooking a Thanksgiving meal this year. I feel a little bad about this–for me, this holiday is a cook’s dream and I always look forward to planning an elaborate… Continue reading…
the perfect bite
The festive holiday season is upon us and soon there’ll be many excuses to celebrate. I’ve recently fallen in love with this incredibly easy hors d’oeuvre which I’m really excited to share–it is absolutely perfect for entertaining. I’m sure that some of you may… Continue reading…
dem bones, dem bones
Knowing all the cooking that I do, you’ll be surprised to hear this: I have never made my own beef stock from scratch. Oh yes, I’m a pro at throwing together a rich, flavorful chicken stock (recipe here) and have… Continue reading…
my pride and joy
Please excuse me while I gush. My kids are both in college now…where did the time go? I’m sure many of you can commiserate with me about all the years of making tough parenting decisions, the many sleepless nights spent… Continue reading…