Ingredient: salt

Peppered Pasta with Ramps

In the Spring, local farmer’s markets are full of seasonal produce.  The tables of beautiful vegetables, fruits, fresh meats, and local items just scream for...

Wrapped, Skewered & Grilled: Turkey Kebaps

No, I’m not talking about the new “50 Shades” movie.  I’m talking about meat on a stick, my friends.  And as if the idea of...

Seared Scallops for Two

So the clock is ticking, and you still have no idea what to make for date night (or in this case, Valentines’ Day) dinner.  Ack! ...

Cod w/ Balsamic Cherry Tomatoes

I love my hearty meals.  In the Winter months, I find myself craving stews and roasts and starches–oh my. But I have to keep reminding...

Beef. It’s What’s for (Date Night) Dinner.

Beef.  Cattle drives.  Cows wandering the streets.  Steak for dinner every night.  Cowboys riding across the pastures. John Wayne at the local watering hole.  It’s...

Twice-Baked Spuds: A Love Letter

Dear Potato: Spud, oh how I love thee.  Baked, whipped, roasted, grilled, hot or cold–your endless possibilities make me swoon.  Roasted just with salt &...

Duck, Duck, Dinner

When you were a kid, did you play Duck, Duck, Goose?  And as you hit another kid on the head (c’mon, you know you didn’t...

Winter Tomato Bruschetta

Summertime evokes many images.  Sun.  Vacation.  Cookouts.  And fantastic Summer produce.  Tomatoes are my favorite, as their versatility makes them easy to use in just...

Tyrokafteri (Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip)

Red.  It’s my favorite color.  I love it in my wardrobe, in nature, and in my kitchen.  Whether it’s my well-used red, cast iron pot,...

Fava Santorini (Fava Bean Spread)

The blue water.  The white houses.  The cool, Mediterranean breezes.  Ah…Greece is paradise, and not just for the beautiful sites. The food will easily sweep...