Making my simple Tomato Jam recipe is a fabulous way to add a pop of flavor to your dishes. Tomato Jam is fantastic on toasted bread with Parmesan shards, used as a sandwich spread or to top a piece of grilled fish; just add a bit of olive oil and some Kalamata olives and you ... Read more
This is the time of year I especially love to make salads for dinner. We have endured so many blistering days this summer; something hot for dinner is just not appetizing. Load your grocery carts full of fresh produce while it lasts and enjoy weeknight salads! Be sure to add Crab Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette ... Read more
With the current Banana Bread rage, I thought I'd add a new flavor to the conversation. There is something really wonderful about the combination of lemon and blueberries. Lemon makes the blueberry flavor pop. We are officially in blueberry season so blueberries in the markets are likely fresh, sweet, and perfect for my Lemon Blueberry ... Read more
Simple food really is the best! Most of you know that I have a freezer full of salmon because my husband, Mark, takes a trip to fish in Alaska every summer. Without fail, a huge box of fish arrives in August each year. Most of us are working hard to eat what we have; we've ... Read more
In the summertime, I am less interested in spending time in the kitchen prepping and cooking. Dishes that utilize all of the goodness from the earth and my garden that cook very quickly are winners in my book. My Shrimp with Basil Gremolata is fast and easy to prepare and incredibly tasty. Gremolata is an ... Read more
What fun we had making Soups Stews and Breads last week! Teaching cooking classes is one of the true joys of my life. This is a behind the scenes look at the fun we had. Taking a cooking class is a great way to meet new friends, learn something and taste lots of yummy food! ... Read more
