Recipes

Piquillo Pepper and Mint Relish in bowl with gold spoon

Piquillo Pepper and Mint Relish

Inspired by my Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Rosemary and Feta recipe, I was thinking about how to give a shout-out to the traditional taste of the mint sauce so many people like as an accompaniment with lamb. Never one to stay too traditional I realized I had a package […]

Artichoke Lemon Pesto in White le Cruset Crock

Artichoke Lemon Pesto

When most of us think of pesto, we think of the ubiquitous basil pesto we see on restaurant menus, served on chicken sandwiches and in those little tubs in the grocery stores. Artichoke Lemon Pesto is a spin on the classic preparation that highlights the versatility of the pesto technique. […]

Platter of Corned Beef and Cabbage

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage, what better way is there to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Living in Boston St. Paddy’s Day is a pretty big deal. Boston has one of the largest Irish populations in the US. Second only to Pittsburgh PA. (Huh, I thought New York City would be […]

Salmon Fish Cakes on Plate with Sauce and Blue Glass Fish in Background

Fresh Salmon Cakes

We love salmon in our house and Fresh Salmon Cakes are a fantastic way to enjoy this versatile fish. These salmon fish cakes are great for an impressive appetizer course or served with a fresh salad as a light entree. We buy a whole side of fresh salmon at a […]

Two Lemon Bars on White and Black Checked Plate Landscape Mode

Learning Lemon Bars

Baking is not my strongest suit. That is not to say that I do not bake at all. Until now baking has just been some fun box mix hacks. That said, some of the more popular posts on this site, Jiffy Corn Bread My Way and Almond Joy Brownies are…. […]

Lentil pasta sausage soup in white bowl with spoon and napkin

Lentil and Pasta Soup

Lentil and Pasta Soup is one of the heartiest things I can think of to eat on a cold night. Yes, you can eat this soup year-round, but there is something special about Lentil and Pasta Soup when there is a nip in the air. And who knows, maybe it […]