The kids are going back to school next week and it's starting to feel like the end of summer. The fact that a tropical storm/hurricane is scheduled to …
Dinner
Pasta with Shrimp and Feta in Tomato Cream Sauce
My kids have been on summer vacation and, by extension, I have been too. Without the regular routine of getting kids ready for school in the mornings …
Crab and Corn Ravioli with Browned Butter
Sometimes I set out to make one dish and end up with something else. Such was the case with this crab and corn ravioli recipe. I had wanted to …
Roasted Salmon with Tomato, Watermelon, Feta Salad
Savor the best of summer produce with this tomato, watermelon, feta salad served with roasted salmon. The beginning of summer might have been …
Banh Mi Hot Dogs
I fully admit I'm not a big fan of standard hot dogs but hand me a quality frank with creative toppings and I'll savor it just as much as a good …
Spice-Rubbed Grilled Flap Steak with Parsley Garlic Lemon Butter
I'm back with more food from the grill. Ever since my husband got a fancy new grill last year for Fathers Day, I've been trying to improve my grilling …
Asian Grilled Shrimp and Mango
The official start of summer may be another month away but I'm getting ready for it now. With a stash of fruit-herb sorbets in the freezer and dinner …
Asian Marinated Chicken with Green Mango and Carrot Salad
I have never been able to figure out why some blog posts are so much harder to produce than others. Even after three years of blogging, I still …
Vietnamese Lemongrass Beef Vermicelli Bowls with Garlic Hoisin Sauce
It has been a couple of weeks since my last post and I don't even have a good reason as to why I've been away. I was still cooking and eating lots. …
Thai Salmon Burgers with Cabbage Slaw
Unlike last week's Vietnamese pork chops which were fairly authentic Vietnamese, these Thai salmon burgers are definitely not authentic Thai. But what …
Vietnamese Pork Chops
I didn't even know I was looking for a Vietnamese pork chop recipe until I found this one. I was flipping through a Vietnamese cookbook at my library …
Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl with Turmeric Rice
I'm feeling all kinds of trendy today with these tuna poke bowls. Bon Appétit magazine featured a poke bowl on their cover this month and turmeric …
Baked Eggs with Smoked Salmon and Chives
It has definitely been a slow start to the new year. Or maybe I should clarify by saying I have been slow to start the new year. I am not quite ready …
Slow Cooker Pot Roast with Potatoes and Carrots
Every fall, I look forward to the first day when the weather gets cold enough to cook a classic pot roast. That day was slow in coming this year. …
Easy Tomato-Basil Soup
I'm tired of waiting for the weather in Texas to cooperate and have it be cool enough to declare the start of soup season. I don't care that it is …
Crab Eggs Benedict + A Visit to Pike Place Market
My husband and I went on vacation to Seattle last week - without the kids. It was awesome. Despite warnings of an incoming "storm of historic …
Spaghetti with Tomatoes, Basil, and Toasted Bread Crumbs
Spaghetti with tomatoes, basil, and toasted bread crumbs sounds so boring. I get it. But sometimes the most basic of ingredients can come together and …
Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
When you need an easy, tasty, weeknight-doable, family-friendly meal, nothing beats the convenience of sautéed chicken breasts. And when you happen to …
Chimichurri Steak and Quinoa Bowls
My kids started school last week so I have been on the hunt for easy flexible meals that will work on nights when we have everyone coming and going …
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Carrot, Cucumber and Mango Slaw
I started the week with a broken air conditioner and the thought of having to cook, photograph, and write about a hot meal couldn't have been further …
Pasta with Shrimp, Shallots, and Sun-dried Tomatoes in Creamy Madeira Sauce
Remember when I had that goal of coming up with a recipe name that was an alliteration? I think I'm getting close with this one - shrimp, shallots, …
Marinated Skirt Steak and Grilled Vegetables Salad
I don't know what it is but I am loving the grill right now. Maybe it's because when I grill, I feel like cleanup is easier. Or maybe it's because I …
Fried Green Tomatoes with Avocados and Poached Eggs
It's time to give fried green tomatoes their due. Fried green tomatoes are usually relegated to being a supporting player to fried chicken or fish but …
Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles and Pineapple
Is it starting to feel like the blueberry and Thai food blog around here? Given that the last few posts have been about blueberry muffins, Thai …