Lemons + Anchovies

Lime Chipotle Turkey Sliders

All my life, this has been my idea of a good burger--simple, highlighting the big, bold flavor of a juicy beef patty.  I've tried the occasional veggie burger but none has satisfied like the traditional beef variety.  One might even consider me a burger snob since I deigned to think that non-beef ... Read More

Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes, Thyme and Feta

One of my foodie friends, Lisa of Authentic Suburban Gourmet, makes some mean crostini.  She never seems to run out of topping ideas for these little toasts, sweet or savory or for any occasion. Imagine my delight when she announced me the winner of her Crostini Challenge, thanks to adorable Max! ... Read More

Individual Apple Crisps

Hello, again--this time from my warm, cozy kitchen.  We had a fabulous time in Maui and I came back back refreshed, energized and wanting to cook up a storm.  Believe it or not, I missed blogging and writing about food.  I suppose this is a strong sign that I'm quite enjoying this hobby despite ... Read More

Maui-Inspired Seafood Pasta (and Island Snapshots)

Hello from Maui!  We're nearing the end of our weeklong stay on the island.  It's been quite an enjoyable visit--basking in the sunshine and enjoying long days swimming in the ocean. This is an annual getaway that we look forward to since this time of the year always seems so busy for us--this ... Read More

Bistro-Style Raspberry Tart

I hope you haven't grown tired of seeing all the tarts here lately.  The batch of dough I made a few weeks ago was good for a few tarts, so I had the perfect excuse to experiment.  First came the Nutella tart, also the source of the recipe for the dough.  Then came the Almond-Date tart which came ... Read More

Flying High (and a Pasta Dish)

I hope you don't mind, but before I get to the food portion of this post I'd like to share with you something very exciting that happened to me yesterday.  After 10 years of flying in a small, single-engine plane as my husband's unofficial co-pilot (assisting with the charts/GPS, watching for other ... Read More

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