Thanksgiving is officially over. After being served five turkeys in three days (2 roasted, 1 grilled, 2 deep fried) I'd say it's time for a change, wouldn't you agree? I'm dreaming of pasta, fish, rustic homemade bread and even waist-friendlier options using quinoa but first I must get ... Read More
Caprese Salad with Fig Balsamic Dressing
If there is one type of dish that makes me miss not growing tomatoes this year it would be a salad. A bowl of pasta tossed in a simple tomato-based sauce is a close second, but I can usually come up with easy substitutes like capers, olives or anchovies to add substance to pasta in the absence ... Read More
Sesame Noodles with Kale and Cabbage
As I struggled up the last hill towards home, the thought of a big lunch dampened the pain on my burning legs. I was ready for my reward after an overly-ambitious bicycle ride with the boys--lots of food! I inched along, mentally itemizing the contents of my refrigerator and pantry. This was ... Read More
Mixed Green Salad with Nectarine-Blueberry Vinaigrette
Salads reign supreme in my kitchen these days. Who wants to slave over a stove for a meal when it would mean a sweltering kitchen for the remainder of the evening? I don't have the luxury of central air conditioning and have a home framed by windows and skylights so keeping indoor ... Read More
Arugula Salad with Apricot-Mint Vinaigrette
Time flies when you're having fun... ...and also when you're just plain busy. Where have the days gone? There's been greater demand for my time at work recently, leaving not much motivation to work on a blog post in the evening. I've been squeezing in the bike rides and runs, too, so ... Read More
Summer Corn Salad
I declared this week Salad Week in my home. I thought I would give the oven and stove a little break since the warmer days have been keeping afternoon/early-evening temperatures a bit high in my kitchen. I've prepared enough of my favorite Caesar salad dressing to last several days which ... Read More
