It’s really, really challenging to find good, authentic gyro meat these days.Yes, we live in a semi- “food dessert.” I can’t really go there, as we are so blessed with such bounty year-round. But, in comparison to PDX, NYC, ATX, things just aren’t quite up to snuff. For a while, Brian and his friend Jenna…
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I’m not a fan of sweet wines – fortified or not.I lean towards the drier varieties.There was a time I went for the big, bold, reds – and reds only. I have learned, though, as has my palate grown, to appreciate ALL wines**. In fact, I really love exploring, investigating, and tasting all varietals –…
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It’s always best to pair the tang and funk of a soft cheese, like Maytag Blue (my ONLY blue cheese exception), with something sweet, like honey and butter! Then, add some spice and the goodness of bright, fresh carrots, and you’ve really got a winner side dish. Truly.Plenty of freshly ground black pepper over these…
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This is a great way to serve warming and nourishing risotto for a crowd at a lunch or brunch party (or an easy dinner, in my case). With this recipe you won’t need to be in the kitchen stirring the pot when your guests arrive. The tender rice, cooked with gorgeous sweet potatoes, gives the…
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Crispix: It’s a light and crispy (who would’ve guessed), hexagonal cereal from Kellogg’s that has rice on one side and corn on the other. The two sides are fused via some sort of black magic to create a 3D piece that looks a bit like a mind-blowing magic-eye piece of art. What do you see among…
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This Mediterranean Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb sauté recipe has all the great flavors of Greece and all the ease of 20 minutes. Really. I wish I could travel to Greece that fast and bask both in the sun and the flavors of such a spectacular culture! Are you with me?Blue Cheese Dill Lemon Lamb…
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Goulash (Hungarian: gulyás) is a soup of meat and vegetables seasoned with paprika and other spices. Originating in Hungary, goulash is a common meal predominantly eaten in Central Europe but also in other parts of Europe. It is one of the national dishes of Hungary and a symbol of the country. Its origin traces back to the 9th century to stews eaten by Hungarian shepherds. At that time, the cooked and flavored…
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While winter is well on its way, we can still warm up, dream of the beach, and bask in the glory of a tropical, saucy meal: Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze. Roasted Chicken & Pineapple Habanero Glaze 2 tsp. olive oil2 cups fresh pineapple (or canned), peeled and diced + 1/2 cup pineapple juice1 cup brown…
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Some people LOVE bacon.Some people adore beets.Some people crave blue cheese.Most people enjoy crunchy, smooth butter lettuce.All together – these tasty bites create an amazing, earthy, grounded salad. Beet Bacon Blue Cheese Butter Lettuce Salad Beet Bacon Blue Cheese Butter Lettuce Salad 1 cup baked baby beets, peeled1 cup baby butter lettuce leaves1/4 cup blue…
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I actually developed this recipe years ago when vying for the “team win” of Best Burger Ever at Whole Foods in PDX. Guess what…my burger…this burger…WON! Of course it did. The hilarious part of it all was that I was asked to join the meat department team, as they were quite aware of my creative…
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