Salads

I’ve got a really nice and simple salad for you today. Laura and I made this last night to enjoy with some salmon and it was a perfect side. There aren’t all too many ingredients and the preparation is very straightforward. Read on below to find out how to put this one together. The Recipe […]

Inside this salad is a hidden wonder of flavor. I mean that. There is a seriously fantastic combination of tastes in this salad. From the caramelized onion to the sherry vinegar to the raisins and the sun dried tomatoes. And I haven’t even mentioned the roasted fennel that was sprinkled and drizzled with salt, freshly […]

I think I’ve lost count with how many salads we’ve made this year. I know it’s a lot. I suppose I could always take a look in the Salads category on this blog to find out. I’ll tell you this – I’ve made a lot of really good ones. If I had to guess, I’d […]

I still shudder at the thought of Laura and me standing in the kitchen at 11PM, asking each other what we want to eat for dinner. If you’ve ever fallen victim to procrastination like we have and have ever waited too long to make a rational decision, you probably know that any common sense you […]

Earlier this week, Laura browsed a few of our cookbooks in an effort to find this round of recipes. She did a good job because each one of the dishes she settled on is fabulous. One dish, in particular, stood out to me because it included an ingredient I have never eaten. This ingredient is […]

A few summers ago, I went cole slaw crazy. I thought it was the greatest thing since sliced bread. I still love it and would be eating it today if it weren’t for all that mayonnaise that’s called for in many of the recipes. I like mayonnaise and all, but not the amount that’s included […]

I have to admit, this is a great looking dish. Not only is it that, but it’s also very interesting. I learned a lot by looking up what certain ingredients were and what their histories are. What I found was definitely worth the effort. Did you know that verjus’ (verjuice) popularity dates back to medieval […]

Today I’d like to introduce another quick salad recipe that’s sure to satisfy. This one includes tons of interesting vegetables, a really tasty vinaigrette and some fried shrimp. It also pretty much covers the spectrum from a health standpoint. Vitamins, minerals and protein. Now that’s my kind of salad. The Recipe This recipe originally included […]

I think I’m truly developing a love for roasted beets. It’s weird – I’ve never given them much thought throughout my life, but since I began writing on this website and preparing all sorts of different recipes, I’ve grown to appreciate them. They’re different. They’ve got great texture, a rather pleasing taste and have some […]

A few evenings ago, I had the pleasure of cooking a very important birthday dinner. Because of the nature of the day, I thought that I better find something special and somewhat out of the ordinary to prepare. I’ll tell you – this wasn’t the easiest endeavor because, as I’ve mentioned many times previously, I’ve […]