~ olive oil focaccia ~ This is an appetizing, flavorful bread that I’ve made many times. It’s yummy as the first course of an Italian meal, served with various dipping oils and balsamic vinegar, spread with cream cheese, basil pesto and topped with turkey, bresaola, fresh mozzarella and grilled veggies as a lunch sandwich, and…
~ teriyaki bowl ~ “A wise [woman] always eats well.” ~Chinese Proverb This is a recipe that was published in my first book, Chin Deep in Bubbles, on page 77. I consider it “spa” cuisine because it contains so many good-for-you ingredients, but make no mistake, this isn’t boring diet food. It’s full of wonderful,…
~pattypans~ Have you ever seen these cute little squash with the scalloped edges and wondered what they were? My friend Cami and I both discovered these little gems this year and found yummy recipes for how to use them. They are actually very easy to cook with as the baby pattypans are so tender you…
~baked italian salad~ This is a wonderful salad to serve when you have an abundance of tomatoes in your garden. It’s best served well-chilled, with Italian boule or French baguette and a glass of crisp, white wine. Oil a deep, 10 inch, glass pie plate with 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Slice 8-10 ripe…
~sesame garlic sauteed green beans~ Confession. I am not an enthusiastic cook in the warm months. I love fresh, fresh produce, grilled meat (that Jeff makes) easy, no-bake desserts (mostly ones that contain berries, ice cream and chocolate) and going out to dinner somewhere where they offer al fresco dining and good wine. I feel…
~asian coleslaw~ This is Jeff’s favorite coleslaw. Even when I’m just making a side salad to go with grilled chicken or burgers, he likes it this way. I think it’s especially good with sticky chili-ginger shrimp and udon noodles in miso, so I included links to these recipes for you in this post. I’ve made…
~new pb&j~ This sandwich is a rendition of the recipe for “New PB&J” from the book Eat Smart, Walk Strong by Leslie Sansone. I love the interesting ingredients in this little sammy, and I love how she added the extra protein via turkey lunch meat. This is healthy, yummy and filling. The perfect lunch for…
~orange, onion and fennel salad~ This is a beautiful salad to serve before a summer meal. The perfect preface to grilled steak, chicken, pork or seafood…or a stand-alone salad when served with any of these as a topping. The earthy miso makes a bold flavor statement in this dish. On a serving platter, layer ingredients…
~love & nectarines grilled chicken~ My balsamic strawberry chicken was such a success, I thought I’d try making another grilled chicken dish featuring fruit this week. The peaches and nectarines have been perfect this summer, and I had a couple left over after making my rose geranium cake. So, I got to work creating a…
~Byerly’s wild rice chicken salad~ The deli counter at Byerly’s grocery store is a favorite lunch spot for a lot of people I know. This salad is what they return for. It’s creamy, sweet, crunchy, and filling. It’s full of wonderful flavors: earthy wild rice, fragrant tarragon, crunchy cashews, and green grapes. What can I…