Ribollita Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup
This hearty Tuscan vegetable and bean soup called ribollita is one of the most popular soup recipes on my site. So thick, it’s more like a stew. After making it recently, I decided to update the post...
View ArticleLemon Pasta with Kale, Ricotta and Pistachios| Eataly, New York
One of the highlights of our trip to New York City was a visit to the incredible Italian mega-marketplace called Eataly. Wandering through Eataly, I was the proverbial kid in the candy store, wondering...
View ArticleWinter Dream Hot Chocolate: Park City, Utah
Here’s an adult hot chocolate recipe that will warm you to your toes. It doubles as dessert and an after dinner drink all in one. The Winter Dream hot chocolate recipe, from our stay at the St. Regis...
View ArticleThree Bean Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette
Three bean salad is a simple, healthy classic. It’s high in plant protein and fiber and it takes minutes to make with canned beans. Dress with an easy vinaigrette of extra virgin olive oil, red wine...
View ArticleSummer Tomato Zucchini Casserole
Layers of red ripe tomatoes and green zucchini baked with a crisp, cheesy tasting herb topping; the best of summer vegetables all in one dish. Tomato zucchini casserole is a great summer side dish for...
View ArticleJamaican Jerk Chicken
After being gone for a month with spotty internet access, it’s good to be back in the kitchen cooking and working on new recipes. The trip to Jamaica for five days, and then three weeks in New Zealand...
View ArticleMy Tour at Sub-Zero Wolf and Gazpacho Andaluz
Who could resist an invitation to a culinary playground? Not me. Last week I had the opportunity to tour the brand new Sub-Zero Wolf showroom in Costa Mesa, California. It’s nothing short of...
View ArticleStaycation at the Montage Laguna Beach
In desperate need of time off, time away and no time to go very far, we did what many people in Southern California do: we headed for the beach. Not just any beach, but beautiful, charming Laguna...
View ArticleHawaiian Salad with Goat Cheese
Inspiration for this salad came while were on the Big Island of Hawaii, enjoying dinner at Merriman’s Restaurant. Crisp salad greens, sweet red tomatoes, deep purple roast beets, golden yellow...
View ArticleChinese Chicken Salad with Creamy Ginger Vinaigrette
Crunchy, colorful vegetables team with shredded chicken and a creamy sesame ginger vinaigrette in this Chinese Chicken Salad. It makes a terrific main course meal for lunch or dinner, inspired by our...
View ArticleJamaican Jerk Chicken
After being gone for a month with spotty not dependable internet access, I am happy to be back in the kitchen cooking and working on new recipes. The trip to Jamaica for five days, and then three weeks...
View ArticleMy Tour at Sub-Zero Wolf and Gazpacho Andaluz
Who could resist an invitation to a culinary playground? Not me. Last week I had the opportunity to tour the brand new Sub-Zero and Wolf showroom in Costa Mesa, California. It’s nothing short of...
View ArticleA Feast with Friends | Grilled Scallops Wrapped in Prosciutto
Great food makes for great bribery. With the promise of a fabulous feast, we invited ourselves over to good friends for the weekend. They have a gorgeous home overlooking the California coast. Hey,...
View ArticleArugula Salad with Quinoa and Watermelon | Terrific Toronto
Terrific Toronto. That’s what we now call this fabulous Canadian city. We just got back from a week there and wanted to share a few highlights, and a recipe for a simple, tasty and healthy salad we...
View ArticleBlue Corn Muffins|Enchanting Santa Fe, New Mexico
Red or green? When you travel to New Mexico it’s all about the chiles. Just in Time for Dinner I arrived in Santa Fe just in time for dinner. My taste buds were clamoring for a plate of real New...
View ArticleCherry Blossoms|Spring in Washington DC
Spring in Washington DC is a lovely time to visit this great American city. When the famous cherry trees are blossoming it makes it even more special. We had a busy week visiting family, seeing the...
View ArticleHuevos Rancheros and the Ojai Valley Inn
A relaxing weekend away is a rare thing for us, and probably for you too. Life is so crazy busy. With an invitation to a friend’s 40th birthday party, we headed up the coast and stayed at the Ojai...
View ArticleLemon Pasta with Kale, Ricotta and Pistachios| Eataly, New York
One of the highlights of our trip to New York City was a visit to the incredible Italian mega-marketplace called Eataly. Wandering through Eataly, I was the proverbial kid in the candy store, wondering...
View ArticleMango Grand Marnier Margaritas | Food Blog Camp 2011, Cancun, Mexico
The Mexican Riviera A week at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya Resort near Cancun, Mexico was a fantastic way to kick off the New Year. We were there for Food Blog Camp 2011 to learn from some of the top...
View ArticleOven Roasted Baby Tomatoes with Thyme |Provence
Driving through the south of France with photographer friends, we were talking about food, cooking and recipes to pass the time. It was a warm summer day and we were on our way to photograph the...
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