I have a confession to make…I kinda have a thing for combining fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt… They are my go to ingredients when I bake my homemade bread. They are my favorite combo when I roast anything (from almonds to fish to new potatoes). Even my bath salts are rosemary and sea salt....
As the Fall time change makes the evenings grow dark earlier, the need for hearty soups grows stronger. Tomato Black Bean Soup fills that niche perfectly! Being high in fiber yet low in fat, it is a very satisfying soup that makes a terrific meal. You may certainly serve it with a dinner salad or...
My husband is a huge wedge salad fan. I think he really just likes the bacon bits and the blue cheese but maybe I’m wrong and it’s the tomatoes and iceberg…..nahhhh, it’s the bacon and bleu cheese!! I’m making him a lovely dinner tonight so this afternoon I whipped up a quick batch of my...
In the world of salt, there are many varieties: table salt, kosher salt, rock salt, sea salt just to name a few. Each is unique in their own way with equally unique benefits. By far my favorite is sea salt. There are many kinds to choose from each with their own taste, texture and color....
If you are fortunate and live near a spice store, you should be making your own herb and seasonings mixtures. You will notice the difference in your cooking immediately as the fresh herbs and spices add so much more flavor than store brought versions that have been sitting on shelves for who knows how long....
When entertaining, simplicity is nice. I am a true believer in enjoying your own party. Often people think the only way to accomplish this is by buying (or catering) appetizers already made and just reheating…not always so! My Mini Mushroom Cups are so simple — the mixture can be made ahead of time and then assembled...
Sunday mornings are such a treat. No one is rushing out the door–no school, no work, no ballet rehearsal. We get to enjoy each others company, maybe watch a little Sunday Morning on CBS, maybe listen to some quiet music while reading by the fire, maybe get mom in the kitchen to make everyone breakfast…...
To me the best thing about making meatloaf is the leftovers…it makes for an amazing sandwich the next day! As a kid growing up, my mom would often make meatloaf for dinner, complete with mashed potatoes and peas. Classic American dinner. It was delicious. The next day, however, it was even better. My brother and I...
As much as I love sautéed onions, I needed a little change of scenery if you will. Food gets predictable, stale almost. So rather than sauté a bunch of onions, I decided to step it up a notch and make Caramelized Pearl Onions. By roasting the pearl onions in red wine and balsamic vinegar you...
With Memorial Day behind us, summer has officially begun!! After a long winter of being cooped up inside, it’s time for backyard BBQs, picnics, and outdoor cocktail parties. Thank goodness it’s also farmer’s market season! Even though Mexican Street Corn Bites can be made anytime during the year, they are especially delicious during the summer...