Seasonal, Adventurous Home Cooking
This Tomato Tart, inspired by Mary Berry, captures the essence of summer with a crunchy, buttery crust and a flavorful egg-crème fraiche filling enhanced by basil and marjoram. It’s a perfect dish for summer luncheons, complemented by a light salad drizzled with champagne-honey vinaigrette. Ideal for 2-4 servings.
I almost always serve a prepared spiral ham at Easter which means I have tons of time to focus on the side dishes and desserts. But that doesn’t mean they have to be difficult or time-consuming. This month, I’ll be posting a few easy side …
Homemade cranberry sauce is a must for Thanksgiving dinner and this is not just any cranberry sauce. It is flavored with Grand Marnier, orange juice and zest, and just a dash of cinnamon. It is fantastic served alongside turkey and mashed potatoes but also makes …
This beautiful and simple Frittata has all the savory flavors you expect in your morning breakfast. The eggs are seasoned with Pink Himalayan Sea salt, parsley and scallions, made fluffy with the addition of milk. Sauteed onion and peppers, and crispy potatoes flavored with slightly …
I was a tad apprehensive to try making sushi at home, having heard rumors that chefs trained for decades to become consummate professionals. Imagine my excitement when I found that making sushi at home is not quite as difficult as one would imagine. It’s far …
Move over tomato and basil! These are some seriously tasty bruschetta. They’re unique, simple to prepare and super tasty. Even better, there’s such a great variety- there’s something creamy, something herby and something sweet. First up is a creamy white bean and rosemary puree which …
There are so many parts of this breakfast that I absolutely adore. First, there’s a perfectly poached egg with its runny egg yolk. Next, there’s all the crispy potatoes which are soft on the inside thanks to them being boiled ahead of time and then …
These carrots are absolutely addictive! Fresh farm-market carrots are tossed with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roasted until caramelized and sweet. Roasting carrots highlights their natural flavor and sweetness. They’re then tossed with a mixture of caramelized shallots, sweet and citrusy orange juice, and …
This energizing and thirst-quenching smoothie has a beautiful green color thanks to abundant amounts of spinach and cucumber. The addition of half a lemon adds a slight citrusy flavor while the apples impart a bit of sweetness to the beverage. Meanwhile, the banana adds creaminess …
Happy almost St. Patrick’s Day! This Potato Leek Soup is a simple and comforting way to celebrate the holiday. The mellow leeks are accompanied by Yukon gold potatoes and just a bit of cream to add richness. The soup is pureed to a super silky-smooth …