SUNDAY Spiced & Grilled NY Strip Steaks | Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh | Hummus & Toasted Pita Wedges I have never found myself particularly attracted to the cuisine of the Middle East, India, Thailand, Africa or the Mediterranean. Not because of any dislike mind you but rather ignorance. Not having been introduced to those foods growing up, Continue reading → «Spiced & Grilled Steak with Parsley~Mint Tabbouleh»
WEDNESDAY Chicken Bouillon | Boursin Deviled Eggs | Kale Salad with Mustard Cream Vinaigrette This morning, I had the pleasure of catching up with a dear friend. We first met, over eight years ago, in the manner common for moms with young children…school. We had children in the same grades, we volunteered like mad women Continue reading → «Chicken Bouillon & Boursin Deviled Eggs»
TUESDAY Grilled Sausages with Herbed Grape Sauce | Roasted Corn and Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese A few weeks ago I stumbled upon the blog, Local Milk, authored by Beth Kirby and have found myself drawn to the space ever since. Once upon a time, Beth was a reluctant native of Tennessee but, after a bit Continue reading → «Grilled Sausages with Herbed Grape Sauce & Roasted Corn and Brussels Sprouts with Goat Cheese»
TUESDAY Sambal Chicken Skewers | Cucumber Salad with Yogurt and Mint
WEDNESDAY Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings | Strawberries, Blackberries & Cantaloupe with Fresh Mint “Right food, right place, right time. It is my belief…that this is the best recipe of all. A crab sandwich by the sea on a June afternoon; a slice of roast goose with applesauce and roast potatoes on Christmas Day; Continue reading → «Sweet & Spicy Grilled Chicken Wings and Fruit Salad with Mint»
SUNDAY Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts | Mushroom Pan Sauce | Tabbouleh After all of the activity of last week, today was, finally…quiet. Not a single alarm clock was set. Michael was the first to awaken and, shortly after he made his way downstairs, the children and I followed, drawn to the kitchen by the aroma of Continue reading → «Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Pan Sauce»
MONDAY Saffron Chicken & Herb Salad | Chocolate Bundt Cake {Gluten-Free} Back in April I made this amazing chicken salad. The ingredients are simple…simmered oranges, saffron and honey puréed into a dressing, fresh basil and mint, salad greens…but, when combined, produce an incredibly flavorful and satisfying salad. For this evening’s dinner, I used left-over Grilled Continue reading → «Chicken Salad & A {Very Special} Chocolate Cake»
MONDAY Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with Green Onion & Cumin | Creamy Sumac Sauce I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day! I returned home yesterday after a wonderful retreat here. Days filled with yoga, hiking, swimming, massage, reading…resting. It is not until you stop…really stop…that you begin to realize how much “noise” Continue reading → «Turkey & Zucchini Burgers with a Creamy Sumac Sauce»
MONDAY Capellini with Lemon & Basil Pasta and lemons must just go together. Lately, I have bumped into recipes that feature those two ingredients in several places: Deborah Madison has a version in her Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone, the ladies at Canal House have one as well in their Canal House Cooking, Volume No. Continue reading → «Citrus & Herbs»
Pardon the interruption but, as I sit at my computer writing this post, the thermometer outside is registering 91°F. There is not even a whisper of a breeze and the air is hanging in a heavy haze over the San Francisco skyline. Max has baseball at 5:00pm this evening and right now, we all want Continue reading → «Ginger-Lime Soda»
