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REAL (QUICK) MOLE SAUCE
If you are a Mexican food lover like me and my hubs, this recipe could change your life. Authentic flavor but without the 3 hours of...
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MEDITERRANEAN HASSELBACK POTATOES
Say "bye-bye" to the basic baked potato, because turning your 'tates into 'hasslebacks' is not much more effort than slicing and...
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ZUCCHINI FRIES (GF)
I worried they wouldn't be crispy enough, you know? Zucchini isn't exactly known for crisping in the oven, rather softening and...
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HEARTY CABBAGE SOUP
I know what you are thinking. (cabbage soup?!) When I was twenty, I did a "cabbage soup" diet. I lost a few pounds of water weight,...
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WINTER COUSCOUS
My love affair with couscous hasn't waned yet, so I'm sharing another delicious variation on this awesome grain/pasta. Golden raisins,...
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ORANGE & ROSEMARY COUSCOUS
It has been a while since I made couscous, and I don't know why. I love its tiny, nubbly texture and that you can pair it with anything....
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HONEY-ORANGE CARROTS
Cooked carrots are not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about a vegetable dish. (My brain may have blocked out some...
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GREEN BEAN GRATIN
I was all set to make a grown up version of green bean casserole using no canned soup or container fried onions. Then I went to chop my...
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MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH CINNAMON-SUGAR BUTTER & PECANS
I love, love regular mashed potatoes, but I admit they are lacking in the flavor department until enough butter, milk, and salt is added...
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CINNAMON ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH PECANS
Growing up, one of my maternal Grandmother's favorite side dishes was roasted acorn squash. Simple, yummy, elegant. It may seem odd to...
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JALAPENO + SHARP CHEDDAR SOUR CREAM MUFFINS
Ever made a savory muffin? They are just the best, a nice tilt from a fruit or corn muffin as a side item. These babies are cakey and...
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Jalapeño Ale & Black Bean Soup
If you are in the mood for a healthy bowl of Southwestern flair but short on time or energy- this is the soup. With only six main...
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PUMPKIN CHICKEN CHILI
Such a good way to get pumpkin into children and spouses... In October, when I stock up on canned pumpkin, it only seems natural to add...
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SUNFLOWER SQUASH SOUP
This is probably my ultimate autumn soup. A golden, velvety blend of savory veggies that tastes both rich and nutritious at the same...
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BROCCOLI & ALMONDS
It's the first day of September, and I am ready for three months of stellar fall food (though you may still see some garden tomatoes make...
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GOLDEN TOMATO & CHEESE SOUP
We are rounding out the end the of summer, headed to cooler weather. Tomato soup kind of straddles both worlds...the taste of summer and...
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GARLIC & OIL GREEN BEANS
I love the way the taste of sun gets trapped in a fresh green bean: of sweet rain, lemony sunshine and mineral-y soil. They don't need...
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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Probably one of my favorite movies. I couldn't get past the 'Whistle Stop Café'... (Low-country hot. Fans running nonstop to churn the...
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ZUCCHINI RICE
Eric and I started making this the first month we were married, and living like church mice in Venice Beach, California. It is...
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LEMONY ORZO SALAD WITH CORN & HERBS
Fresh, herbal, bright--delightful. This is a great recipe during the summer months, I feel, because it pairs with any protein. Grilled...
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