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Poached Shrimp with Honeydew, Radishes, Jicama, and Scallions

June 15, 2012

On Mondays I like to serve a light meal for dinner as we tend to…

Grilled Zucchini with Tomato Slices and Feta

June 13, 2012

We use our barbecue on a regular basis and one of the things I like…

Fava Bean Purée

June 6, 2012

I can’t say I’ve ever been a ‘real’ fan of fava beans…it stems from my…

Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Pepper and Caper Salsa

April 18, 2012

John and I recently bought the new iPad and at first struggled to get our…

Tapenade

March 26, 2012

This dish originates in the south of France where the word caper in French means…

Fennel, Celery Root, Parsely & Red Onion Salad with Lemon & Olive Oil

March 20, 2012

The electronic world is vastly different from what it was say, even five years ago.…

Tabouli

March 5, 2012

While I was having a coffee with my husband in Barnes and Noble I spotted…

Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Aioli

March 1, 2012

When dinnertime rolls around I am usually thinking about the timing of it as I…

Herbed Spaghetti Squash with Lemon and Pistachios

January 18, 2012

Spaghetti squash is a popular veggie with dieters who substitute it for pasta as it…

Parsnip and Apple Soup

January 5, 2012

Boy, has it been cold here the past two days! Yesterday I had my hair…

Fried Fingerling Potatoes with Tarragon Sauce

November 25, 2011

The humble potato shines in this dish!  It originated in South America (on the border…

Seared Scallops and Bacon Jam

November 7, 2011

Bacon jam conjures up all sorts of culinary delights and possibilities. It seems that bacon…