This is a salad I learned from my mother. She makes it all summer long, to accompany salmon or steak, or as a light lunch with tomatoes and sourdough bread.
As a food blogger with a picky eater in the house (my little miss), life in the kitchen can get frustrating at times. I am super happy to report, therefore, that this recipe by Gwyneth Paltrow for baked fries, which I first spotted in Self Magazine, was a winner with Little GG.
This endlessly adaptable recipe is perfect any time of day. In addition to herbs, you could add any cooked chopped vegetables or protein you have on hand. Serve with fruit and toast for an elegant breakfast, or toss together a quick salad for a light lunch or dinner.
The first time I had popovers was at the Neiman Marcus café in San Diego’s Fashion Valley Mall. They were light and flakey, and pulled apart as easily as cotton candy. Served with warm chamomile tea and pristine white linens in the elegantly hushed tearoom, the popovers were a taste memory I returned to again […]
I’d rather eat a pig’s ear than a pepper As a food blogger, my own personal challenge is to seek out and discover new cultures through food. If I can’t travel to Morocco, at least I can prepare a savory lamb tagine. While visiting Paris every year is out of the question, making a cheese […]
This is a simple, elegant vinaigrette that slips as easily over spinach salad as it does fresh salmon. Tightly sealed, it keeps well in the refrigerator. With its crisp combination of Champagne vinegar and lemon juice against the sweet fresh basil, this dressing tastes of spring. Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil ¼ cup Champagne […]
When given the option between sweet and savory, I’ll inevitably select savory. Rosemary roasted almonds versus chocolate truffles? The almonds win nearly every time. With that in mind, there are very few baked goods recipes that I know by heart.
Lately I’ve been craving pizza, most likely because I spent the month of April burning every pizza pie that crossed my path. This flatbread pizza is easily adaptable to whatever leftover meat, vegetables and cheese you have on hand. It’s easy enough to whip up for lunch, and filling enough to satisfy for dinner. I […]
Lately I can’t get enough rosemary garlic bread. It’s an artisanal bread that I buy locally, at La Costa Farms, and it’s good enough to eat plain, better with butter and sublime when turned into a Greek salad sandwich.