Mushroom Lasagna

Mushroom Lasagna

Light and saucy! This vegetarian lasagna is delicious. Not vegetarian? Add sausage to the top like I did here and you please everyone. The sausage I chose got great reviews. It is a sweet Italian sausage that I cooked ahead in a cast iron skillet  Read More

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Fennel

Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Fennel

Brussel sprouts: either you love them or you hate them! I love them. Tiny little bundles of flavor. Funny, I really don’t like cabbage and they are the mini-me of cabbage. When I was a kid Brussels were pretty gross. We didn’t get fresh ones,  Read More

Tomato and Caramelized Onion Pie

Tomato and Caramelized Onion Pie

First, The Farmer’s Market I love Mondays in the Summer! The Farmers’ Market opens early in the park across the street. I excitedly grab my produce basket and practically skip over there. Here are some quick thoughts that go through my mind to describe the  Read More

Tomato Tartine (tartine a la tomate)

Tomato Tartine (tartine a la tomate)

Perfect Parisian lunch! When my husband and I travelled to France last month we were captivated by Paris.  Having lived in New York City for a brief period we love the vibe of a happening city. As our feet hit the pavement of the left  Read More

Nectarine Avocado Arugula Salad

Nectarine Avocado Arugula Salad

This summer salad features ripe nectarines, my new favorite fruit and avocados my all time favorite salad ingredient! It is healthy and delish. Use as a side salad with fish or add shrimp as a protein for a nice entrée salad. The dressing for this  Read More

Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Grilled Stuffed Poblano Peppers

We used to live in Texas and I have never eaten better southwestern food. I developed this recipe from the famous Reata Restaurant in Fort Worth. They use chicken and some other spices that I cannot tolerate or aren’t accessible in the east. If you’re  Read More

Jalapeno Roasted Corn on the Cob

Jalapeno Roasted Corn on the Cob

When the great sweet corn comes to the farmer’s market we get really excited and fire up the grill. This is a simple and delicious way to cook corn. The jalapeno gives it just the right amount of spice and the grill caramelizes to make  Read More

Grilled Teriyaki Veggies on Fire Wire

Grilled Teriyaki Veggies on Fire Wire

Nothing says summer like the smell of a grill! These veggies combined with homemade teriyaki sauce https://theindulgentyogi.com/great-homemade-teriyaki-sauce/ is a good way to entice even a vegetarian to an outdoor kitchen. Serve over couscous or quinoa and it’s the perfect dish for your vegetarian guests. Pairs  Read More

Thai Lettuce Wraps

Thai Lettuce Wraps

What an awesome use for leftover chicken or for vegetarian sub tofu cubes! Super easy, light and delish. Remember the ones we used to get at PF Chang before I figured out I was allergic to garlic. These are the ones! You will need plenty  Read More

Apple Endive Blue Cheese Salad

Apple Endive Blue Cheese Salad

Beautiful and delish! This salad is the perfect combination of sweet, tart and tangy. Serve it alone, as a side or top it with salmon or chicken. The dressing is great for many other salads as well. It is one of my “go to” travel  Read More