Cilantro Lime Chicken

I’ve really been on a cilantro kick as of late. Sure, I’ve always adored the somewhat sassy herb. But, perhaps it’s my itch for some warm weather that’s drawing me closer to the fresh fragrance and peppery pizzazz of the bright green. I seem to be using it in everything! Oh, and with some zingy…

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Orange Basil and Fig Summer Salad

I’m still in the mood for asparagus, without a doubt.  In fact, there is rarely a time when my palate and taste buds would turn down the delicate flavor of the bright green stalks.  I love them simply steamed, and perhaps adorned with the deliciousness of fine sea salt and bit of freshly ground pepper….

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Cardamom Scented Biscotti

As a child of gourmet food brokers, I grew up surrounded by amazing food, immersed in the “foodie” culture, and truly blessed in the realm of delectable delight, without realizing this gift.  I certainly did not take the good food for granted, but as a child, I believe I was simply unaware of how good…

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Party Time!

Now that all of the New Year’s celebrations have commenced, finished, and have been forgotten, our society moves on to resolutions.  Most resolutions involve elimination, restriction, abstinence from my observation.  There are definitely great beings out there that take on January with the intent to save the world.  Excellent.  The world needs some work.  The…

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