Nothing screams olé more than this show-stopping Spinach and Flaming Strawberry Sangria Salad. Life of a Spanish Party... "Salad cannot be the life of a party,” a friend said to me recently. As an inveterate salad lover, this gave me pause for ...
More Recipes
Duck Breast with Pomegranate Reduction
There is nothing sexier in my book than cooking French. That could explain why I traveled 6,000 miles to take cooking lessons in France from a gifted cook and teacher Susan Herrmann Loomis. Her culinary classes became my destination. Why ...
Nectarine Salsa & Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta
This gorgeous Nectarine Salsa & Whipped Goat Cheese Bruschetta is a wonderful summertime treat. Southern California grows an amazing selection of summer fruits. I love them all, but the nectarine is currently my favorite. They are a no-fuss ...
Rosemary-Lemon Spanish Olives with Manchego Cheese
These Rosemary-Lemon Spanish Olives with Manchego Cheese are delicious, nutritious and easy to make. I love picnics. It is that time of the year when we move our feasts to the great outdoors. One of my favorite picnic items is marinated ...
Fresh Pineapple & Spicy Ginger Sorbet
With the long days and rising temperatures one thing is for certain; I want to bask in the sun and not bake in the kitchen. When I sit down to the table, I want to cool off. What’s my trick? Sorbet! For now, pineapple is my fruit of choice. Just ...
Colossal Chicken & Veggie Tower
They say you first “eat with your eyes,” but with today’s recipe I hope you will also taste with your heart. Before your fork ever touches your food, your senses are anticipating how enjoyable the dish before you will be. You’ll taste with your ...
Asparagus Salad w/Shallots, Pine Nuts & Cheese
This refreshing Asparagus Salad w/Shallots, Pine Nuts & Cheese won't heat up your kitchen or take much of your time. Warmer weather is finally approaching and with it comes delightful spring vegetables. One of my favorites is asparagus: it’s ...
Strawberries with Balsamic
Have you ever had a dessert that is so divinely decadent you felt you needed to confess to someone after eating it? I have, and here is my confession. I recently had the privilege of attending a classic Italian lunch at Erika Kerekes of In Erika’s ...
Orange Posset & Blackberry Compote
If you haven't tried a posset, I encourage you to try this easy dessert that has an incredible WOW factor built in. I usually put all of my energy into appetizers and the main course when I entertain, which means I usually find myself "spent" by the ...