Greetings and thanks so much for stopping in today! For about 4 years now I’ve been making a Nutty Chopped Kale Salad with Dates and Parmesan to great acclaim. How do I know I’ve been making it for 4 years? Well, because I got the original recipe from Self Magazine in their December 2012 issue. […]
There was a time that I believed that chicken and cheese did not belong together. I think I heard that from a waiter in Italy and took it as the holy grail. My husband, who has many wonderful qualities but cooking is not among them, likes to try his hand in the kitchen when I’m […]
Dear friends, As much of the country is caught in the grip of winter cold I thought it was time I shared with you one of my favorite soup recipes; SPANISH STYLE KALE SOUP WITH CHORIZO. It is a delicious, hearty soup that makes a warm and comforting dinner, especially in winter. I served it to […]
Hi there! Yesterday I shared with you my recipe for Grilled Shrimp with Lime-Cilantro Butter. This delicious shrimp is wonderful served along side Barley with Kale Pesto. The recipe combines three of my favorite things: Barley, Kale & Pine Nuts. Isn’t that a fantastic combination? The inspiration for this recipe comes from a similar recipe […]
Hi there! Hope you have been enjoying a great 3-day Labor Day weekend! Ours has been fun and relaxing. Friday night Brad and I hosted a birthday dinner on the dock for our buddy Jim. The weather is unpredictable this time of year so I wasn’t certain if we’d be able to have dinner outdoors. […]
Hola! Today I’m sharing another one of my traditional Spanish recipes. This time we’ll be making Spanish Romesco Sauce. Romesco Sauce is to Spain what Pesto is to Italy. This rich, creamy, nutty sauce is super versatile, as it compliments grilled meat, fish and vegetables alike. I prepared my Spanish Romesco Sauce and served it […]
Hi there! Recently I threw a dinner party to celebrate the birthdays of 2 of my besties, Brenda & Mo. And today I thought I’d share some photos and recipes from the evening with you. I’ll start with the flowers. This time of year our mountain is covered with blooms just ripe for the picking. […]
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