Small Plates, Big Fun!
Halibut and Penn Cove Mussels in Fennel Saffron Broth If I could add another chapter to my book, it would be a Small Plates chapter. Small plates give you an opportunity to explore so many wonderful options to [...]
Luncheon Pick: Chicken Salad with Toasted Pecans and Grapes
Chicken Salad With Spring in the air, picnics and potlucks are right around the corner. One of my go-to dishes is a chicken salad. Light, creamy, and a little bit sweet, this recipe for Chicken Salad with Toasted [...]
Construct Lunch: Deconstructed Niçoise Salad
Deconstructed Niçoise Salad Planning a party can be daunting. We are always looking for fresh ideas, but the workload must be reasonable. Today, my daughter-in-law, Maria, and I hosted a baby shower for my niece, Leigh. The challenge [...]
Iceberg Variations: A Tower with a Side Salad
A Tower with a Side Salad It's really hard to keep salads interesting. For variety, forget not only the traditional lettuces, but forget the same old format - salad in a bowl. Instead, build a tower and accompany [...]
Celebrate by Cooking: Scallops and Cauliflower Were Featured for this Anniversary Dinner
This week Gary and I celebrated our 42nd wedding anniversary. Rather than fighting the holiday crowds at restaurants, we decided to dine at home. Gary offered to cook as long as he was free to experiment with some new ingredients. I [...]