California greek salad
One of my most favorite places in the world is Greece. Â I have only been there once, but since that time I have dreamt of when I would return. Â Six
My favorite tuna salad
Well people, sandwich season is upon us and I’m proposing that we branch out and see if we can avoid making peanut butter and jelly everyday. In fact, I know
Late summer minestrone
Oh, I am not very good at goodbyes. And saying farewell to summer is just inevitable now, isn’t it? My minestrone soup is one of those recipes that bridges summer
Pasta alla checca recipe
When people tell me they don’t know how to cook, I know what they really mean. Â They mean to say they don’t know how to cook well off the fly
Citrus poached wild salmon with cucumber-yogurt sauce
So Miss Vegetarian (aka Daughter #2) has decided that she isn’t as opposed to meat as she once declared. Â You might remember back in April that my 12-year-old announced her
Corn and edamame succotash
This house sure is quiet. Â The girls are still in Connecticut and Mr. Picky is off at the batting cage for a little bit with his dad. Â I don’t think
Grilled chicken paillard with arugula and lemon vinaigrette
By now you have figured out that I promote one meal for the whole family. I think there is a beautiful connectedness that comes from everyone sharing the same meal
White bean salad with celery and mint (and sometimes tuna)
Happy summer! I really can’t believe it’s here, but I am just thrilled to bits. Even though I still teach during the summer, I find that my schedule with the
