Rosemary Red Wine Fricassee

Fricassee or fricassée/ˈfrɪkəsiː/ is a method of cooking meat in which it is cut up, sautéed and braised, and served with its sauce, traditionally a white sauce. Fricassee is an old term, first attested in England in the mid-16th century. It is a French word, but the exact etymology is uncertain. It is theorized to…

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Sesame Kingdom Mediterranean Spread – Product Review

It’s certainly no secret that I’m obsessed with the very nature of nut butter. For years I’ve pleased my palate – by the very spoonful – with any and every type of all natural, fresh ground nut and seed butter I have been able to find. I’ve been particularly fascinated with the interesting flavor combinations and unique…

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Rosemary Basil Lasagna

Although most of the time I’m crafting and creating new recipe ideas, there are times I go back to the old staples…the tried and true – lasagna. Mighty Meat Lasagna. This is a household favorite ~ But just because I am who I am, I do like to tweak things around in my craftiness and…

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Turmeric Coriander Squash Créme

As with every year, I am desperate to hold on to any last vestige of summer…particularly the bounty of delicious produce and the warm sunshine. I’m NO fan of winter. In fact, the only thing that really excites me about the chill in the air is the delicious soft sweetness of winter squash and sweet…

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Blistered Baby Eggplant Puree with Savory Whip

I love how I’ve gained such a reputation as one who will take any and all items of fresh produce off your hands. I’m gifted with fresh veggies from over bountiful gardens, as well as the over bountiful refrigerators and grocery baskets of frequent travelers. I feel pretty lucky. This week’s booty was that of…

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The Secret is in the Sauce

It’s definitely not a mystery nor a surprise that I am a creature of habit. Once I get myself into the groove of things, it often seems that the groove lines become deeper and deeper on a daily basis.  And in the words of the great Katy Perry, “there’s no goin’ back!” This trait of…

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