smokey glazed asparagus

Asparagus, Photo, Spring, Vegetables, Vegetarian

I seem to have a small problem on my hands. Five pounds of asparagus to be exact. My sweet Grandfather has made it a tradition…

April 29 2011Read More

strawberry rhubarb crumble

Photo, Rhubarb, Spring, Strawberries, Summer

Thank goodness springtime is finally here, because now I can make this dessert.  Do you have a dinner party coming up?  Need an easy dessert…

April 27 2011Read More

romesco sauce

Almonds, Bread, Garlic, Herbs, Nuts, Peppers, Photo, Sauces, Spanish, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Romesco sauce, where have you been all of my life?  Your Italian cousin pesto and I have known each other for years.  Pesto and I…

April 25 2011Read More

goat cheese toasts

Appetizers, Cheese, Cream Cheese, Herbs, Photo

I have been giving a lot of thought to signature dishes. That short list of recipes you know off the top of your head, that…

April 22 2011Read More

black and white cookies

Chocolate, Cookies, Photo

Some days, I just need a cookie.  That’s it.  Just a simple piece of sweetened dough, with a few accompaniments like chocolate chips or oatmeal…

April 20 2011Read More