Refreshing Cilantro Pesto

I think that cilantro is one of those things that you either love or hate. Perhaps a few of you lie in the gray area in between but most I know feel quite stron...

Main DishSalads11 Comments

Bacon and Pancakes for Later

One of my favorite sections of Fine Cooking magazine is the cooking tips. Some magazines offer tips that are either ridiculously obvious or they offer such fa...

Discussions & IdeasTips & Tricks7 Comments

Blueberry Rebound! Cobbler with Honey Biscuits

First, I want to thank everyone for all the great Summer Pudding advice.  I WILL get back in the saddle and try to ride that horse again. Do you remember le...

Desserts & Sweets12 Comments

Summer Berry Pudding – Could’ve Been So Beautiful, Could’ve Been So Right

We are in the height of blueberry goodness and I am loving more than a pint of blueberries a week. I've been popping them straight into the mouth, accessorizing...

Desserts & Sweets11 Comments

Pasta with Peas, Proscuitto and Lemon

I have finally shelled my first fresh peas, and I loved it. I just adore doing things for the first time. Matter-of-fact, I am so in love with "firsts" that the...

Main Dish5 Comments

Keftedes – Greek Meatballs

I promise that this will be my last Greek food post for awhile. If you aren't a fan... check back, I won't stay in this rut forever! Oh how I wish there was ...

Appetizers & SnacksGreek Favorites9 Comments

Piperies Tiganites – Greek Fried Peppers

So, I guess it is Greek week. Once I get on a kick, there is no stopping. And, once you have the ingredients for a certain ethnic cuisine around, it is easy to ...

Greek FavoritesSides9 Comments

Spanakotiropita – Greek Spinach and Cheese Pie

Every summer, as our annual trip to Greece to visit my in-laws draws near, I get a hankering for Greek flavors. Often, I can't stand to turn on the oven in the ...

Greek FavoritesMain Dish14 Comments

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint and Lime

I was skeptical. Very skeptical. The mint and watermelon combo sounded good. But, feta? Turns out there was no need for fear or the hesitation as my fork wavere...

Salads22 Comments

Escarole with Fried Garlic, Dates, and Shaved Cheese

I am not a huge fan of greens- big, leafy, very healthy, pretty but often bitter greens. So, when my produce delivery uncovered an enormous head of escarole, I ...

Sides4 Comments

Summer Cold Salad Extravaganza Continued…

I made a big splash a month or so ago by excitedly announcing a Summer Salad Extravaganza and promised that there would be more to come. What a flash in the pan...

Salads5 Comments

Kathy’s Perfect Pecan Rolls

There are so many things that are so right about my friend Kathy. She loves to laugh. She is sassy. She is comfortable in her own skin. She celebrates 'Talk Lik...

Breads & BreakfastButtermilk Love8 Comments