It’s no secret that one of my very favorite savory dishes is a perfectly roasted pork tenderloin. And, when it comes to entertaining, it also happens to be one of my specialities. It’s so easy, it’s so tender, it’s so delicious…and this time it’s so full of fresh herbs! Italian Basil and Mint Pork Tenderloin…
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One of our favorite restaurants in town serves an oven roasted Kabocha squash with shaved Parmesan and peppered pepitas. It’s phenomenal. And, Kabocha squash isn’t that easy to find in our neck of the woods. I was first introduced to this magical wonder years ago while living in Portland. I had every angle of fresh…
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What’s magical in your life? Look all around – the magic of each and every moment is there – it’s here – even if we don’t see it, we must believe it! Today’s magic in the kitchen comes in the form of mushrooms with black truffle salt. You might just have to see and taste…
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I’m really good at using the items I have on-hand to whip up something delicious. After all, that’s how I learned to cook. Growing up as the blessed daughter of two gourmet food brokers, we didn’t have much money, but we did have access to some of the best foods on earth. A weekday evening…
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Growing up, Mom did most of the cooking. However, I do remember a few meals, specifically, Dad pulled together on special nights, when it was just the three of us: me, my older sis, and Dad – Shorty, Lovebug, and Dad. Great memories those evenings supplied. In my mind, Dad is famous for cooking two…
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We like pickles in our house. Pickled cucumbers. Pickled okra. Pickled Brussels sprouts. Pickled seeds… …and we also really love avocado. Let’s marry the two, shall we? Creamy and sweet avocado and tangy hot mustard pickle brine – yum-my!
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It’s burger season again! Well, isn’t is always burger season? Let’s just say it’s time to pull out the BBQ grill. It’s also always the season for blue cheese in our house. NOT for me, but for my hubby. I can’t stand the stinky stuff, but he adores it. So, these burgers are for him.
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Clean, Lean, Protein. Full of fiber. Full of flavor. Grain-free. Gluten-free. Guilt-free. D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Sweet or Savory.
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I racked my brain trying to come up with yet another creative way to use the fresh horseradish root in my kitchen. I felt the need for some nuttiness, to tone down the tang. I also felt a craving for fresh salmon – yes, I do live in a land-locked state, which makes the craving…
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For years and years I never ate scallops, or any shellfish for that matter. It was a texture thing for me. However, now that I’ve jumped into the sea of fresh seafood (which is difficult, I might add, in a landlocked state), I often explore. Scallops have been one of those things that I’ve enjoyed…
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