I like differentiating every day meals from feasting meals. Sometimes we eat for good nutrition, sometimes we eat because food is joyous and should be celebrated. These potatoes are for feasting. The creamy, cheesy sauce is delicious on the potato … Continue reading
There are days when at 5:00 I realize I have no idea what I am going to make for dinner. I am overdue for a trip to the grocery store but don’t have the time or energy to fight my … Continue reading
My friend Ella shared this recipe with me as we sat catching up on the peach colored couches of my childhood home. She told me that when she pulled this salmon out of the oven her friends and family were … Continue reading
I am a fan of Deb Perelman of the Smitten Kitchen blog. My husband bought me her cookbook for Christmas and I have loved sampling her recipes. I was most intrigued by her Whole Lemon bars recipe but wanted to … Continue reading
These homemade brownies are the perfect dessert. I have eaten them hundreds of times and I still look forward to the aroma as a hot pan cools on my stove top. The dense crumb and intense chocolate flavor will please … Continue reading
The dinners I make fall into three categories. I cook some dinners so we don’t starve, most so we get some nutrition, and a few that help us learn about and enjoy different cultures. That is why I love this … Continue reading
Sometimes I wish I was that mom who had warm cookies and cold milk ready for my kids when they dashed through the front door. Other days I wish I was that mom who had a veggie tray with homemade … Continue reading