~ herbal simple syrup ~ Transform sugar, water and herbs into a flavorful syrup that will make your iced tea and lemonade sing! It’s so simple I could hardly believe it. The result is a gorgeous syrup that will keep in your fridge all summer. Little bottles of this would make lovely favors for a…
riviera maya guacamole: This is a recipe for guacamole that was inspired by the simple, wonderful guac we had while visiting Mexico’s Riviera Maya. I think the key to a good guacamole recipe is to keep it short and sweet. 2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed 1 diced, ripe Roma tomato 2 Tablespoons grated onion…
~ garlic bread ~ Looking for the BEST garlic bread? This is ooey gooey, cheesy, garlicky, and delicious! The black olives are optional. Sometimes I add them, sometimes I don’t. The first time I had this amazing garlic bread I was still living in my little apartment in White Bear Lake. My friend Amy and…
~ trattoria meatballs ~ So a couple days ago I was making spaghetti and talking to our cat (yes, I did just say that… and sometimes she talks back too. She says “mama” when she’s hungry for a treat. Which is about 2,000 times a day. We have created a little furry striped monster.) Anyhoo,…
~ watermelon green tea fresca ~ You may have heard of the popular Latin beverage agua fresca, a refreshing drink that can be made by combining water and any number of fresh fruits. Well, I decided to expound on this idea, and instead of using water as the base of my drink, I used green…
What a lovely weekend. A little day trip to Pepin, long walks, and lots of time spent in the fresh air, working on yard projects and getting our herbs and flowers planted. I hope you had a beautiful Mother’s Day. Here’s a special salad dressing recipe using lots of fresh herbs from your garden… I…
Italian bread salad with homemade dressings : creamy french and blue cheese vinaigrette linguini papalina ~ proscuitto, mushrooms, garlic, cream and parmesan mixed grill ~ pork sausage, lamb, beef, kidney, chicken and liver with chutney coq au vin ~ red wine braised chicken wine tasting notes : Nimbus Sauvignon Blanc ~ mineral, fresh herbs, citrus…
~ ceviche ~ Ceviche is a cold, refreshing dish that is made by soaking fish in cirtus juice to cook it. The acid from the citrus turns the fish white and firm, and lends a beautiful, bright flavor that is unlike any other fish I have ever tasted. We had this as often as possible…
~ crispy kale chips ~ Looking for a healthy alternative to potato chips? I LOVE potato chips with sandwiches, and somehow the little baby carrots just don’t make a good substitute. These crispy kale chips are just the thing. Good for you, crispy, and a little garlicy. Sprinkle on a little salt, and mmmmm! Only…
~ luau meatballs ~ My friend Lisa over at Lisa’s Dinnertime Dish made a “retro” meal a few days ago, Chowmein Casserole. It looked and sounded so yummy, it got me thinking about some of my favorite retro meals…the ones that sort of take me back in time to when I was a kid. Among…