Mom’s Cold Tuna Salad
July 8, 2013
Too hot to cook? Here is a great cold tuna salad that really hits the spot for a light summer meal. … More Mom’s Cold Tuna Salad
Category: Side dishes
Black Bean Salsa Dip
June 29, 2013
Here is a great salsa dip to bring to a summer picnic or barbecue. Just be sure to bring lots of chips, and don’t plan on having any leftovers to bring back home! … More Black Bean Salsa Dip
Kohlrabi, Carrot and Radish “Ceviche” Salad
June 29, 2013
Here is a bright and colorful side dish that will look and taste great with any summer meal, and it’s a great way to use fresh summer produce! … More Kohlrabi, Carrot and Radish “Ceviche” Salad
Bleu Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
May 7, 2013
Dates: they’re not just for Date Bread any more. Here’s a great way to use fresh dates while they are in season. The combination of the piquant bleu cheese, the salty prosciutto, and the sweet, caramel-like flavor of the dates is amazing. … More Bleu Cheese Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Prosciutto
Phyllo Ham and Bleu Cheese Tarts
April 2, 2013
These rich, savory tarts make a great starter course, but I been known to snack on them as breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner, and late-night snacks with a glass of wine. Not all on the same day, but that might not be such a bad thing. … More Phyllo Ham and Bleu Cheese Tarts
Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo (Patatas a la Riojana)
March 19, 2013
When a recipe is prefaced with a quote from a world-famous gourmand proclaiming it to be “one of the greatest dishes created by man,” pay attention. I think he just might be right about this dish. … More Rioja-Style Potatoes with Chorizo (Patatas a la Riojana)
Diane’s Chili
February 22, 2013
For most of my life, I was pretty lukewarm about chili: I could take it or leave it. I never even made a batch of it myself until last year, when I scoured recipes and ideas after deciding it was time to create my own. What resulted is this basic — but very good — chili recipe, fit for anyone who loves chili as well as those who, well, don’t. … More Diane’s Chili
Olive Oil Braised Fennel with Lemon
February 18, 2013
Braising vegetables in olive oil keeps them moist and flavorful. In this recipe, a touch of lemon adds just a bit of contrast to the subtle anise flavor of the fennel. … More Olive Oil Braised Fennel with Lemon
Olive Oil Braised Carrots with Warm Spices
February 17, 2013
Braising carrots in olive oil keeps them tender while gently becoming infused with the flavors of warm spices. See if you can make these last until dinner! … More Olive Oil Braised Carrots with Warm Spices
Olive Oil Braised Leeks
February 13, 2013
Braising leeks in olive oil keeps them moist and tender, allowing for a gentle caramelization at the end to bring out additional flavor. These are great for a side dish, or even just out of the pan. … More Olive Oil Braised Leeks
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