The past few weeks, I kept coming across images of these Vietnamese Spring Rolls and wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I found several recipes and figured out what I needed to put them together. So here we go… Shopping for the specialty spring roll ingredients I
This is an easy Free-Form Mixed Berry Tart that you will want to make over and over again. Why is this tart so easy? The crust can be prepared in the morning or even a couple days ahead of time. Rather than using a tart pan, the dough gets rolled
I find myself craving Linguini and Clams every month or so and I’ll run to the market to find that there aren’t any clams available. So when I do see fresh clams, I put all other cooking plans on the back-burner and buy a few pounds worth. My preference
This Summer Plum and Almond Tart reminds me of a pastry you would find in a cafe in Florence or Rome – that is to say it is slightly sweet and perfect with a strong cup of espresso. I discovered this Plum Tart last year towards the end of summer and
So, my husband and I invited some friends over for dinner the other night and one of our guests has a very limited diet: fish, vegetables and vodka martinis. The cocktail part was easy so I just had to come up with a menu that was clean and healthy and
A delicious bowl full of grains, greens and super lemony dressing. This Zesty Farro Bowl with Crispy Shallots hits the spot if you are looking for something light and healthy, vegan or vegetarian or you just want a great side dish! Oh and I almost forgot, the fried crispy
They may not be pretty but I did my best to make these Crispy Smashed Potatoes look as good as they taste. Twice-baked Yukon Gold potatoes are baked, smashed then slathered with olive oil, salt and pepper then baked again. My husband loves potatoes so I am always looking for
Shrimp in Thai Coconut Broth is a useful recipe to have in your back pocket because it’s so quick– it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. As a matter of fact, the rice will take longer to cook than putting this whole dish together. If you utilize one of my
If you like pasta, you will love this Orecchiette Pasta with Rapini. Tiny little ear shaped pasta shells that when cooked al dente, are very chewy and catch all the little bits of sauce that they are cooked with. In this case, I have made a simple Italian preparation including
This Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Romesco is the one I mentioned on the Grilled Vegetables with Romesco recipe. It is quick, healthy, full of vegetables, filling and satisfying. Nothing makes me happier than a refrigerator full of good leftovers that I can throw together for a quick lunch or dinner with
Quiche Lorraine
Pineapple & Shrimp Fried Rice
Pesto Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes
Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce
Lemon Basil Dressing
Get the recipes for my favorite sauces and dressings to boost your everyday cooking and use on everything!
