ARTICLES For Spring
BACON-WRAPPED MAC AND CHEESE CUPS
WITH 14 COMMENTS
A decadent combination of America's favorite foods: bacon and mac and cheese. I dare you not to like these!
REVERSE SEARED STEAKS
WITH 17 COMMENTS
The easiest, most foolproof, perfectly cooked steaks you will ever make.
BLOOD ORANGE, GIN & APEROL SANGRIA
WITH NO COMMENTS
A light, citrusy, refreshing and vibrant orange sangria that is perfect for kicking off the summer at your next barbecue or picnic on the beach.
TURKEY, WILD AND BLACK RICE SALAD
WITH 3 COMMENTS
A healthy make-ahead wild and black rice salad studded with turkey, black cherries and walnuts is great for a buffet or potluck. Leftovers makes for a wonderful grab-and-go lunch.
SLOW-COOKED CARNITAS WITH MINTED TOMATILLO SALSA
WITH NO COMMENTS
Easy, lip-smacking good, homemade, no lard, no Coca Cola, healthy carnitas are paired with a 3-ingredient minted tomatillo sauce.
LEBANESE CINNAMON CHICKEN RICE
WITH 18 COMMENTS
This traditional Lebanese cinnamon rice and chicken dish is called Riz bi-Djaj. It is served on Easter and special occasions.
SPRING VEGETABLES AND BURRATA CROSTINI PLATTER
WITH 2 COMMENTS
This vegetable-dense spring crostini platter does dual duty as an appetizer platter or a complete meal. A luscious ball of burrata & salty prosciutto round it out. Serve with my Spanish-style Aperol Gin and Tonic and you have a perfect warm-weather meal.
CHORIZO AND RED PEPPER STRATA
WITH ONE COMMENT
This spicy strata is a great way to feed brunch to a crowd. Layers of bread, sauteed vegetables, chorizo sausage and cheese are melded together with an egg, milk and cream custard. The strata is made a day in advance and then rests overnight in the fridge before baking.
BACON-WRAPPED QUICHE MINIS
WITH 2 COMMENTS
Bacon-wrapped, single portion, crustless quiches can be served for breakfast, lunch, appetizers, dinner or snacks. Make ahead and warm them up before serving.
SALMON HASH
WITH NO COMMENTS
Salmon hash is the healthy alternative to corned beef hash and every bit as delicious. Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. This hash is even better topped with a poached or fried egg.