Wake up your winter-weary palate with a melange of veggies, then pour yourself a glass of red wine and dream that you’re soaking up the Mediterranean sun…
Archive | Summer
Summer Eats – Grilled Tuna Steaks with Watermelon Salad
If you have tired of hamburgers but still want to use your grill, try grilling some seafood. In this recipe, we have paired fresh tuna with a summery watermelon and feta salad.
St. Patty’s Leftovers? Make Corned Beef Hash
One of the things I love about traditional boiled dinner is the leftovers. Homemade Corned Beef Hash is one of my all-time favorite treats. I often serve it for dinner with poached eggs because it is so filling.
Easy Oatmeal Chocolate-Chip Cookies
According to my son, Evan, “These oatmeal, chocolate chip cookies are tasty and crunchy and perfect with milk.”
Greek Chicken with Tomatoes, Rice, Feta and Olives
All props for this recipe go to my dear friend, Dyan who gave me the idea for this classic combo many moons ago when we were writing our first book. Tender chicken simmers with tomatoes, oregano and cumin. The finished dish is garnished with fresh herbs, feta and olives. The rice can be mixed into […]
Blueberry Clafoutis
During blueberry season, I often make clafoutis as a dessert for dinner parties. Jersey blues are early this year, so I made one last night for dessert and enjoyed the leftovers for breakfast. What is clafoutis you ask? Read on…
July 3rd Is “Eat Beans Day”!
We couldn’t let “Eat Beans Day” get past us without a call to action—eat more beans, people! Here’s why…and how…
Chinese Chicken Salad
It has been a wee bit warm in Maine lately, so warm that I have not been inclined to spend time cooking. When the thermometer hits 80, I turn to my grill and my slow cooker for sustenance. In the summer months, we enjoy a lot of meal salads. This Chinese chicken salad is one […]
Parmesan Chex Mix
Are you worried about the lack of gluten-free fare at the upcoming cocktail party or school event? We suggest you bring this party mix along. Come to think of it, you may have to make an extra batch because everyone will happily dig into this savory treat and it makes a fabulous lunch box snack.
Ginger Tamari Chicken
If your family is fond classic Chinese flavors like sesame, garlic and ginger, this recipe is for you. My children kept stealing samples while I tried to snap a few photos.