This dish is an all-time favorite. I mean, sous chef approval is a serious label and this has recipe earned it. There are so many complex elements to this wonderful marriage of flavors. Yes, I hear you: another shrimp dish? And, well, admittedly yes. I am a seafood addict that is currently in denial and…
Spinach and Arugula Salad with Raspberries, Avocado with a Red Wine-Dijon Vinaigrette
I am really, really excited about this salad. It’s perfect, seriously. It has the savory from the goat cheese, a bite from the red onion and the creaminess of the avocado. It’s simple – yet so complex – and in unison, delicious. Folks, this salad is a simple elegance. It’s wonderful as an appetizer and…
Tomato & Burrata Salad with a Basil Chiffonade
Burrata [boor-rah-tah]: Creamy, luscious goodness. Imagine buffalo mozzarella infused with cream. Yes, you’ve got it. A silky, heavenly mozzarella cheese. As a recovering caprese salad traditionalist, burrata has truly changed how I envision my perfect caprese. It might not be available at your local grocery store but a specialty grocery store or cheese shop likely carries…
Chilean Sea Bass with Brandy Creamed Leeks and Mushrooms
Sea bass is definitely at the top of my list for favorite food contenders. Given that hot dogs and Kraft macaroni and cheese dominated the top of that list for a solid part of my childhood, this is a big step. But sea bass is light, flaky, naturally buttery and melts in your mouth – how…
Crunchy Greek Salad
This recipe is all about ease. Though it was my dinner tonight, it would make for a great small salad before dinner, a lunch or an afternoon snack. As my sous chef is taking a vacation from cooking, (he escaped the 12 degree Washington weather for -10 degree Missouri weather) I just didn’t feel confident…
Scrumptious Banana Crumb Muffins
These banana crumb muffins are so bad. And by so bad I mean so good. Moist banana muffins covered in a brown sugar and cinnamon-streusel topping. I was struggling with what category to put these in for my blog. Is it breakfast? Dessert? A snack, perhaps? Let’s be honest, this is any-time-of-the-day type recipe because,…
Roasted White Wine Carrots and Parsnips
Seasonal dishes are inspiring for me. When the temperatures drop and the fireplace is glowing I want nothing more than to make a hearty dinner full of winter goodness (and naturally pour a glass of red wine). These parsnips and carrots fit the bill. They are the perfect side dish for any fall or winter…