Rustic butternut squash soup with fennel and wild rice
One way that I have learned how to be a more confident cook is by identifying certain “formula” recipes and then just changing the ingredients around to come up with
Butternut squash salad with pomegranates and toasted pumpkin seeds
Although I love planning and cooking the whole Thanksgiving meal, a few years ago I decided I was just plain bored with the same old same old. Â The problem was
Mixed Greens with Grapes, Gorgonzola (or Roquefort) and Almonds
Did you know that grapes have a season just like every other fruit? Â Right now is peak grape season in California and they’re scrumptious. Â In a few months, the season
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
Late summer minestrone
Oh, I am not very good at goodbyes. Â And saying farewell to summer is just inevitable now, isn’t it? Â My minestrone soup is one of those recipes that bridges summer
Green Goddess Salad
I just spent a lovely four days in Park City, Utah enjoying the clean air and the peace and quiet (outdoors, of course; indoors I have my three kids and
Grilled chicken paillard with arugula and lemon vinaigrette
By now you have figured out that I promote one meal for the whole family. Â I think there is a beautiful connectedness that comes from everyone sharing the same meal
Basil Parsley Pesto Recipe
 I am willing to bet that I have eaten more pesto in my life than all of you.  Let me give you a little background.  My father has an
