Creamy Caesar Salad with Herb Grilled Chicken
One of my favorite memories from when we lived in California was eating dinner outside with my husband on our small balcony overlooking the mountains. …
Spicy White Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Today, my family is flying from Florida to visit us in our new home in Austin, and I couldn’t be more excited! Now that we …
Mini Caprese Salad Bites
Caprese salad is one of my absolute favorite dishes, and one that really epitomizes summer, in my opinion. It’s good every which way – splayed …
Baked Zucchini Fries
We’re here, finally, in Austin and it’s about darn time. The last few days have been a blur of maps, pavement, excitement and exhaustion during …
Saucy Baked BBQ Chicken
Starting today, my husband and I are on the road to our new home in Austin, Texas, and we couldn’t be more excited, nervous and …
Eggplant Parmigiana on a Toasted Baguette
Last week, my local market had eggplants for $1 so I picked up a few. Idealess but determined to make something simple and delicious out …
Homemade Vanilla-Honey Peanut Butter
Isn’t peanut butter the best? It makes a good sandwich on nights home alone, it gives you a zap of energy when you need it, …
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Happy April Fool’s Day! Sorry that I don’t have any wacky fool-your-friends recipes to share. But, I can guarantee that you can fool your friends, family …
Mini Meatball Subs with Provolone and Basil Pesto
One of my absolute favorite comfort foods is spaghetti and meatballs. There’s nothing better than twirling your fork around a big bowl of spaghetti and …
Tandoori Chicken with Basmati Rice
My first experience with Indian food in 2005 was not a good one. It was at a restaurant and I can remember it vividly: As …
Strawberry and Mixed Green Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
Not too long ago, salad was nothing but a leafy green necessity that I had to force down a few times per week, whether I …
Baked Buffalo Wings
I made these wings knowing that the ever-popular “buffalo” flavor wasn’t usually something I was a big fan of. So, when I put this plate …