Blood Orange and Pea Sprout Salad This year's first siting of blood oranges occurred at the farmers' market on Sunday. It makes me smile since the pickings are pretty slim this time of year. So if you're looking for a salad that will help you stick to your New Year's resolution: More fresh veggies, less oil this is the one. It's a wonderful citrus infused salad that's easy … [Read more...]
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
HAPPY NEW YEAR As 2012 slowly runs through its final hours I take a pause to look back at an extraordinary year. … [Read more...]
Beet Carpaccio with Arugula, Radishes & Grapefruit
This is a great recipe for those times when you’re feeding a group of people with all kinds of dietary quirks, be it lactose in tolerance, gluten free, vegan, vegetarian or oil free. This salad meets every and all food restrictions including mine, the beet free diet. Because if you don’t want the beets, just take the salad from the on top. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Cookies with Chocolate Kiss
Every Christmas my sister in-law Bea bakes a massive tray of the most satisfyingly delicious cookies. And every year the entire family joins in a chorus of “Bea you should sell these cookies” as we dive in for one more Russian tea cake, M&M chocolate chip or my personal favorite peanut butter chocolate cookies. … [Read more...]
Corn and Pomegranate Saute: Great for the holidays or any day.
As winter approaches and the items at the farmer's market shrink, there are few things that I look forward to like pomegranates. I just love, love, love those little juice popping morsels. True, to release them from the confines of their skin one must never wear white nor fear stained hands. I really feel the work is worth it. And besides, when was the last time your … [Read more...]
