ARTICLES For Easter
WATERMELON SUMMER COOLER
WITH NO COMMENTS
This watermelon cooler is made from pureed watermelon, fresh lime juice, white rum, St. Germain and topped with sparkling water. Make a big batch for your next barbecue.
KEY LIME PANNA COTTA
WITH ONE COMMENT
An inverted twist on Key lime pie. Lime infused panna cotta is topped with a Graham cracker and oatmeal crumble topping.
GRILLED LITTLE GEM SALAD
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Grilled Little Gem salad is one of my favorite easy summer salads. From the fridge, to the grill, to the table, you can make this salad in 15 minutes.
ROASTED TOMATO, PESTO & BURRATA BRUSCHETTA
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This easy bruschetta recipe is made with oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, pesto and burrata cheese. Plated on a blue platter it is a perfect appetizer for Memorial Day or 4th of July.
THAI-STYLE GRILLED ARTICHOKES
WITH NO COMMENTS
I don't think I have ever seen an artichoke in a Thai restaurant, nor did I see any artichokes in the markets on my trip to Thailand last year, but that didn't stop me from creating a Thai-style grilled artichoke. It may sound a little weird, but trust me they are delicious.
CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER
WITH 2 COMMENTS
A comforting soup, that puts you in the mood for a summer night at the sea. Hearty enough for a meal, but is best served with crusty garlic bread.
LEMON BARS WITH SALT AND OLIVE OIL
WITH 7 COMMENTS
This fabulous and unusual lemon bar recipe by Melissa Clark of the New York Times is truly delicious. Who would have thought olive oil and sea salt would make a better lemon bar? Make them with Meyer lemons for the best lemon bars ever.
PINEAPPLE MOSCOW MULE
WITH 3 COMMENTS
My Pineapple Moscow mule is a refreshing blend of pineapple, lime, vodka and ginger beer. The perfect summer drink when you are dreaming of the tropics.
LAMB SHANKS OSSO BUCO STYLE
WITH 22 COMMENTS
Lamb shanks braised in wine and aromatics osso buco style makes for an easy and delicious special occasion meal. Garnish with lemon, orange, mint and parsley gremolata.
GROWNUP CARROT CAKE
WITH 4 COMMENTS
This grownup bourbon-ized carrot cake with olive oil, fresh pineapple and walnuts is moist and spicy. Topped with classic, buttery cream cheese frosting, this is a carrot cake lover's dream.