Recipes

Spring inspires spontaneity and an inventive spirit. The calendar shows we are now closer to summer than winter, and I’m feeling it — the desire …

Strawberry Rhubarb Ginger Compote with Polenta Shortcakes compote adapted from Bon Appetit magazine; shortcakes adapted from Los Angeles Times Ingredients: for the shortcakes 1 cup …

I have some bad habits I really need to break. Note:  being cured from soup addiction is not one of them. I don’t check my …

It’s been a weird week. And weird weeks find me contemplative in the kitchen, pondering life, purpose and path. We handed over the keys to …

Roasted Spring Vegetable Salad Prep Time: 20 minutes       Cook time: 15 minutes       Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 large leek, …

I’m not gonna lie — it makes me feel a little bit squirmy and downright where-have-I-been!  deficient when I learn something new and useful from …

I’ve fallen head over heels in love with coconut milk. And I don’t get it. Honestly. Because the mere sight of shredded coconut makes my …

Welcome the fresh produce of spring with this healthy superfoods salad! I think that if there were one food whose reputation I wish I had …

A cousin to paella, Grilled Fideua is a delicious savory dish, filled with pasta, seafood, and vegetables, made right on the grill. So, grilling season …

Spring is here in the Midwest, my lovelies! At least, that’s what the Calendar says. The Calendar and the Thermometer are having a disagreement. The …

So you thought you finally escaped all of the posts on Irish Soda Bread recipes, eh? Ha HA! Today, there will be 200-and-some more hitting …

Part rice dish, part mac and cheese, this Cheddar Risotto with Paprika levels up risotto with smoky flavors in a creamy cheese sauce. It’s a …

Beautiful spring vegetables highlight this savory French Spring Soup! Spring is merely a week away and all I have to say is this: Hello, Spring …

Tender cooked beef, rolled and stuffed with a savory filling, Braciole is craveworthy Italian meal, loaded with bold flavors. Last week, I overheard a couple …

It’s probably not very savvy of a foodie to admit this, but I’ve never tried rugelach before. Never had it, nor baked it. And quite …

Tender Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls are a decadent treat, chock full of delicious chocolate. Saturday was one of those days when I just needed some …

I’ve wanted to post about shakshuka for ages. Probably one of my favorite vegetarian dishes ever, I’ve only not written about it here because it …

I will be very sad to see Meyer lemon season end. They’re so bright and cheery — little orange puff balls filled with puckery sweet …