Za’atar Chicken with Lemon Yogurt
Planning a menu can be a real challenge, even for the most experienced cooks. Finding delicious recipes to prepare is often the easy part. But there is always the question of what… Read More
Pineapple, Spinach and Ginger Agua
I used to buy a lot of magazines. But now with so much content online, I have to admit that I rarely buy the printed versions unless I am traveling. Recently, I… Read More
Ottolenghi & Goh’s Coconut, Almond and Blueberry Cake
Summer is simply the best time of year to rediscover the true flavors of so many fruits and vegetables. Corn is sweet and succulent, green beans and cucumbers taste almost like the… Read More
Vegan Hemp Heart Pesto
I may have mentioned this before on the blog, but I once went on a date with a man who referred to the fourth of July as the half-way point of summer.… Read More
White Bean “Tabbouleh” with Avocado Dressing
A few months ago, my husband and I traveled to Italy to visit our younger daughter who was spending a semester “studying” in Florence. While of course she was “studying”, there was… Read More
Southwest Quinoa Salad
There are a few personal items that I find worth splurging on from time to time. If I had to pick the item I am particularly passionate about, it would be handbags.… Read More
The Paloma Cocktail
Thanks to everyone who commented on the Mexican Street Corn Salad post last week and to those of you who made the recipe! I love hearing from you! Looking ahead to next… Read More
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Next weekend, I am co-hosting a bridal shower for our niece at the home of one of my sister in law’s besties, Susan. Susan is an incredible cook and caterer and I… Read More
Sunshine Bars
Growing up, I had quite a collection of stuffed animals and dolls that I used to sleep with at night. They were lined up next to me, taking up the majority of… Read More
Quinoa “Risotto” with Shrimp and Asparagus
I am writing while watching snowflakes fall outside. I know it’s early March, but winter is welcome to take its leave any time. I want to feel the warm sun on my… Read More
Bacon and Egg Risotto
On very rare occasions when I was growing up, my mother would prepare breakfast for dinner. The menu was typically bacon and eggs accompanied by Thomas’s English Muffins. Family breakfast was not just… Read More
Turkey Luleh Kebabs
Last fall, my husband and I spent a weekend in Maine with some very dear friends and members of their family. It was a mix and match kind of weekend with people… Read More
