Latest Recipes

Roasted Beets with Feta Cheese and Hazelnuts

Salads, Side Dishes

I am a bit obsessed with seasonal fruits and vegetables, and seasonal things, in general.  James and I had some friends over for dinner one evening (ahem…two months ago, which tells you a bit about my procrastination skills…) and we served this beet salad with roasted chicken.  At first I […]

Lemon Poppyseed Yogurt Muffins

Breakfast and Brunch Dishes

I’ve been searching for a yogurt muffin recipe that I can make a batch of, freeze, and pop in the microwave for breakfast on the go.  All of the ones I’ve tried have been either too sweet or too dry, or worst yet, both too sweet and dry.  After tweaking […]

Beer Braised Barbecue Pulled Pork

Main Dishes

It’s the Fourth of July tomorrow and I thought I’d share a delicious, fool-proof recipe that is perfect for a barbecue or picnic, or a potluck any time of the year! There is nothing like a barbecue dish that makes you think of summer.  Braising makes practically anything delectable, and […]

Porcini Mushroom Red Wine Reduction

Condiments

Impress your family and friends with this Porcini Mushroom Red Wine Reduction that combines savory and rich porcini mushrooms with red wine to add umami flavors to your favorite dishes! This red wine reduction is a deceivingly elegant sauce that can be made with little effort! This sauce turns out gorgeously […]

Southwestern Wild Rice, Avocado, and Corn Salad

Salads

I can safely say that it’s finally warmed up over here!  I’ve been complaining about the season and harboring this not-so-secret excitement for warm weather, but the reality is: I love spring when it is in fact spring-like.  Who doesn’t?  Between my last post and now, though, we’ve gone from […]