I made this cold soba noodle salad for a demo at Williams Sonoma Danbury CT store last Saturday. I hesitated to add it to this site because this photo, taken under florescent lights, is of rather poor quality and does not do this dish justice. However so many people who tasted this clamored for a […]
I can’t say it enough…simple things make the most satisfying meals…like these home fried topped with eggs…or should I say…an egg. Eggs sound better for a title. LOL But seriously, I had a batch of rosemary roasted baby gourmet potatoes left over so I pan fried them with some onions and jalapeño peppers. I […]
Every summer, growing up, when zucchini were harvested from my backyard garden, my mother used to make zucchini fritters. For me fritters were one of the delights coming out of the summer kitchen that to this day still conjures up the best memories. I continued that practice myself when I too was a mother […]
Balsamic glaze is, in my opinion, one of the best condiments available. And Orange Balsamic Glaze is even better. And it’s simple to make. But like many simple things it’s easy to mess it up. I’ve made a number of attempts to make my glaze because the store bought have lots and lots of ingredients…even […]
The other day I had a major craving for onion rings, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside and dusted with a spicy herbed seasoning…so I had to make my own. And oh boy am I glad I did! These beauties satisfied all of my desires and I can’t wait to make them again. […]
Growing up, I didn’t have much of a back yard because it was all turned into a vegetable garden, with at least half of it devoted to tomatoes. It was my favorite time of the year when I could walk between the tomato plants, running my hands along their leaves, releasing their distinctive aroma. […]
I never used to like brussel sprouts until I had them sautéed or like this…roasted. They’re so flavorful and when tossed with oil, balsamic vinegar and maple syrup and baked until tender. The sugars in the vinegar and syrup caramelize and they’re intensely flavorful, so much so that I can’t stop eating them. Roasted brussel […]
After the heaviness of the Thanksgiving meal, I’ve been craving light, brothy soups and salads. This salad of beets, carrots and sautéed squash is a perfect example of what’s been calling me. It’s a wonderful mixture of raw mingled with the lightly sautéed spiraling squash which is ready in minutes. The spirals make it […]
I’ve been experimenting with various stuffing recipes for people who won’t be stuffing a turkey this Thanksgiving. While I was at it, I thought I might as well make it gluten free, too. I diced up my GF sandwich bread and toasted it in the oven for about 10 minutes or so, until it was […]
Every year for the holidays I prepare a variety of scrumptious dishes. With so many tempting treats to choose from, the greens often get ignored. No longer! Here’s a holiday salad that no one will overlook. It’s festive, fruity, fabulously delicious and good for you. Dressed up with kale, pomegranate seeds, walnuts and pears, who […]
