This gorgeous slab of prime seafood was sent directly to me by Jeb, the fisherman who caught it – how exciting is that! See, I am easy to please, contrary to what some say. Red, healthy, sustainable – that’s Alaska’s Bristol Bay salmon. Coveted by savvy seafood lovers around the world, Bristol Bay sockeye is […]
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The Art of Cheese: Easy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons
Oh, cheese, how I love thee! Recently, I discovered a new variety that has captured my heart, a crumbly yet creamy, buttery yet tangy, semi-firm hunk of pure joy that quickly became my new obsession. The moment a nugget of Castello® Aged Havarti coated my tongue with its full complexity, I wanted it every night – […]
The Amazing Ninja Duo – Not Just For Smoothies!
Blenders are not just for smoothies or frozen cocktails! Okay, they can be if that’s what you really want, but if you’re going to invest in one it may as well put dinner on the table too, right? Jump to Recipe What would you say if I told you that the Nutri Ninja® has a […]
Afternoon at Le Cordon Bleu – Healthy Food is #Sexy
I’m just getting home from four days in Las Vegas where I attended the inaugural Food Fight Write conference held in conjunction with the ultimate cooking competition – the World Food Championships, where serious cooking competitors throw it down in hopes of becoming world champs in their category. When the smoke clears and the Final […]
Ode to Autumn: Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup with Swiss Chard
Inspired by my travels to Paris where warm lentils served in darling cast iron pots have a place on many French bistro menus, this French green lentil soup delights the eye with color and texture from chunks of sweet potato and ribbons of chard. Jump to Recipe Paris Inspiration for French Green Lentil Soup Ahhh, […]
Light + Easy Bison Slow Cooker Lasagna Recipe #SlowCookerMeals
I’ll admit that this luscious slow cooker lasagna doesn’t look that light – but it truly is! How is that possible with all that cheese on top, you ask. And the answer is: fresh mozzarella is very low in calories and sodium, and so is ricotta cheese, plus, grass-fed bison is leaner than ground beef […]
Radicchio and Roasted Fennel Panzanella
Every barbecue needs a memorable salad and like a glorious sunset, the riot of color in this radicchio, roasted fennel panzanella with heirloom tomatoes was not about to be outdone by the grilled meats coming from the grill. I mean, why should the ribs or burgers get all the glory? A panzanella or panmolle is […]
Endless Summer: Pineapple Fried Rice
Hawaiian Pineapple Fried Rice brings back memories of living in Kauai. Especially now that it’s been a two-week-long Snowmaggedon that is making me yearn for a sunny island somewhere, anywhere! Edited 2/18/21 Hawaiian Fried Rice Cool salads or dishes with a tropical twist can help extend the summer wherever you call home. One of our […]
Get Your Roasted Hatch Chiles Here! #recipes #tips
Hatch chiles. All of a sudden they’re everywhere. You know they’re a chile, but are they mild or hot? What’s the best way to prepare them? Unless you live in New Mexico these are questions you might be asking. Hatch Chile 101: * Authentic New Mexican Hatch Chiles are a favorite Southwestern chile. They are […]
Surfing and Corn-Jalapeño Fritters
The Van’s U.S. Open of Surfing blazed into downtown Huntington Beach and, love it or hate it, if you live here you have no choice but to be caught up in the fever… and adjust your lifestyle accordingly. Sure the U.S. Open is a surf contest, but to describe it as such doesn’t do it justice – it’s […]