The Satisfaction of Making Chicken Stock
I've been recently purchasing rotisserie chickens from the Roli Roti truck when I'm at farmer's market. They're a little more expensive than the chickens at…
Recipes
An Enchanted Under the Sea Birthday Dinner with Shrimp, Mussels and Salmon
A four-foot-tall pink jellyfish chandelier...three courses of delicious seafood...one ridiculous plastic crab hat...nothing less would do for the birthday celebration of my great friend Margaret!…
Black Rice Salad with Beet Greens, Nuts and Olives
Black rice lends a dark elegance to this super simple, super healthy salad. It made for a quick lunch on Monday, but could see serving…
Recipe: Hearty Lamb, Lentil and Split Pea Soup
After a long stretch of travel, an early Thanksgiving, entertaining an eight-year old for a week, more travel, a second Thanksgiving, more houseguests and decorating…
Greek Bean, Fennel and Sausage Soup
While in Greece, I learned a recipe (similar to this) for cooking fresh fava beans with fennel, tomatoes, olive oil and smoked sausage. This fall…
9 simple ideas for savory Christmas gifts: marinated delights, pestos & pickles
Now that Halloween has passed, the holidays are just around the corner. There are only so many quiet weekends available for cooking before things start…
Christmas lima beans marinated in olive oil, herbs, truffle salt and garlic
I love a recipe that is simple, but takes a few days to complete. There's something so gratifying in checking in on the process every…
5 Step Dinner Party: A Spanish Summer Feast
Gorgeous food, easily prepared. Great conversation with friends. Meeting new people. Last night's dinner party was everything I love about hosting! Here's the play-by-play guide:…
Mexican-Inspired Panzanella Salad
Panzanella is a classic italian recipe for a summer salad made with tomatoes and stale bread. When I had extra jalapeño cheese bread on hand,…
A Casual French Valentine’s Day Dinner Party
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone! After yesterday's morning tea party, I dashed off to work with a client in the afternoon and returned home to…