Squash and Tomato Gratin
Just when I thought I had tried every possible combination of zucchini, tomatoes, onion and garlic I found another amazingly simple recipe for some of my favorite vegetables. It just couldn’t get any...
View ArticleKale and Brussel Sprout Salad
A lot of fancy cooking and baking is going on this week in preparation for Christmas and New Year’s Day, and I love and wait for all the special dishes that are on the menu in the next few days. But...
View ArticleSpiced Eggplant with Bulgur Salad
This recipe has been at the top of the stack in my recipe file since I cut it out of the January, 2012, issue of Bon Appetit Magazine. It was created by Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli-born chef who...
View ArticlePotato Cauliflower Mash with Onions and Cabbage
Welcome to the SIXTH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOG CRAWL hosted by my friend, Kathleen, at Cuisine Kathleen. You are invited to come to the party where you will find the best Irish stories, recipes...
View ArticleBarbecued Baked Beans
Despite the fact that we had a record rainfall yesterday I’m in summer mode and am hungry for all the wonderful side dishes that go along with our favorite grilled meats. Barbecued baked beans is at...
View ArticleCouscous Vegetable Salad
The hot spell we are experiencing is going on…and on…and on. The Pacific Northwest doesn’t like that kind of weather and the effects of a month without rain are taking a toll. My lawn that was green...
View ArticleOttolenghi Red Rice and Quinoa Salad with Orange and Pistachios
We are finally getting a break from the hot weather with thundershowers during the night and temperatures down in the 70′s…a little humid but so much more comfortable than the 100 degrees we hit day...
View ArticleZucchini Tomato Ricotta Pie
As eager as I am for the arrival of Fall I’m going to be sad to say goodbye to all the wonderful fruits and vegetables that have been so abundant this summer. I’m leaving on vacation next week and...
View ArticleRoasted Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar and Honey
We’re getting down to the wire now and I still have several recipes I want to post before Christmas. I hadn’t intended to share this recipe for brussel sprouts because I’m more interested in...
View ArticleFried Chicken and Potato Salad with Sweet and Sour Dressing
For some reason, probably just habit, many of our favorite recipes as seasonal: spritz cookies are for Christmas, potato salad for summer meals on the patio, and baked beans with brats grilled on the...
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