My sweet friend Clare surprised me with a bunch of beautiful, fresh plump blueberries! I’m so excited! Now I’m dreaming up all sorts of recipes incorporating these tasty blue gems. Definitely a pie…and pancakes… maybe a crumb cake?What would you suggest? Yesterday I got up and made these muffins. One of my favorite muffin recipes.…
I love cold fish dishes in the summer. Lobster rolls, sushi, ceviche, and cold fish carpaccio with pink peppercorns are some of my favorites….oh, and this little number…. Cold, garlicky, full of fresh herbs and marinated for 8-24 hours in lemon and white wine…. French shrimp ravigote is like a refreshing sea breeze on the…
Another recipe featuring grilled chicken and fresh herbs. I made a cheesy polenta on the stove. I like these delicious dinners that don’t heat up my kitchen in the summer. The bright flavors of oregano and chive, just picked out of my herb garden, really make this dish shine. Serve it with sauteed spinach, and…
Serendipity 3 Frrrozen Hot Chocolate is just like a candy bar in a cup! Below I’ve listed the ingredients for my copycat version of the frozen hot chocolate from the famous Serendipity 3 in New York city. Use the best quality unsweetened cocoa powder you can find for this recipe. It really does make all…
~ jasmine herb pilaf ~ A lovely jasmine rice pilaf showcasing fresh herbs from your garden! 3 cups cooked jasmine rice 1 small onion, sauteed in butter until slightly browned 1/2 cup chopped peanuts or cashews 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil 1/2 cup chopped, fresh mint, lemon thyme and…
~ grilled gyros ~ Sometimes the craving for gyros will strike when you are no where near a gyro stand or street fair. This happened to us a few nights ago and I decided to create a recipe we can make at home. These flavorful, healthy sandwiches can be made using any meat you like.…
~ blackberry syrup ~ The blackberry branches in our back yard are heavy with this dark wine-colored fruit. The perfect berries for scones, pancakes, buttermilk cake, and this beautiful syrup. Use it on ice cream sundaes, waffles, yogurt parfaits, or spoon some into a glass before pouring in freshly brewed iced tea. Add some to…
~ grilled baba ghanouj ~ Are you having a nice summer? I’m relaxing into it now that I have a good portion of my magazine articles written, and most of the photo shoots done. It’s been very exciting, and quite a ride. I’m coming to realize that relaxing and having “me” time is so much…
~ old fashioned strawberry shortcake a la mode ~ We make this classic dessert with rich, homemade shortcakes, vanilla ice cream, real whipped cream, and fresh lemon and sugar macerated strawberries. It’s the perfect summer treat, and sometimes we have it in place of supper. for the shortcakes: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tablespoon sugar…
~ tomato jam ~ This is a tomato jam recipe inspired by my favorite minimalist, Mark Bittman. The man is a genius. ‘Nuff said. I made a couple minor changes to the recipe. It’s amazing. How do you use tomato jam you may ask? Well, the beauty of this condiment is it’s versatility. It’s sweet,…