Eat Well, Drink Well, Be Well
When I ate meat I loved a good Bolognese sauce and big slabs of pasta, which is what paccheri means. Paccheri is a tubular pasta like rigatoni, but bigger. It is usually smooth and the perfect vehicle for this fabulous vegetarian/vegan Bolognese. This is a Read More
This is a wonderful holiday cocktail! I bet you’re wondering why it’s pink. Because holiday drinks need to be pink, so a splash of cranberry or in this case cherry juice gives it a festive color. I love red or pink cocktails during the holidays, Read More
Haricot Vert… a very special green bean? Nah just French for fancy, skinny beans. I happen to like them better than regular green beans because of the quick cook and tenderness. This is a great light side dish for any meal and beautiful for a Read More
What in the world does Hassel back mean? Not Hasselhoff! This has nothing to do with David or Baywatch. It is a way of preparing an item sliced not-quite-all-the-way through in thin, even layers, which can be stuffed or topped with additional flavorings. It’s a Read More
It is a common misconception that risotto is a difficult dish to make. Yes, it needs to cook slowly and requires some attention. I honestly think it is very relaxing to stand at the stove with a glass of wine and stir the rice. Does Read More
This recipe is one my grandmother gave me with a special story behind it. I have no idea who to credit for it except some sweet lil mountain woman. Ramona, my fairly famous grandmother, lived a few weeks shy of her 96th birthday and was Read More
Looking for a change to your chicken! This is lean and keto if you leave off the panko crust. The fresh basil gives it deep flavor but feel free to use any other fresh herb as well. I love rosemary with chicken also. If you Read More
A while back I subscribed to that produce delivery service that sends you the seconds. You know the ugly fruit and veggies that the grocery doesn’t want to put out because they aren’t pretty. Actually, it was cool because not only was I rescuing some Read More
I eat a lot of salmon! Salmon is one of the healthiest and most available fish you can eat. I am often asked how I cook it because it is very easy to overcook and dry out. Here I am giving you a fool proof Read More
So I guess I’m a little spoiled growing up near the coast with access to fresh tuna almost year round! I have only ordered a Niçoise salad a few times in a restaurant and always had freshly seared rare tuna on top. Which as I Read More