Meatless Monday: Barley Salad Primavera
As Summer peaks around the corner, avid gardeners spend weekends in their gardens. This weekend I went to see a friend and made dinner right out of her garden. I used some peas, pea tendrils, …
Trimmer Tuesday: Chicken Salad with Cumin and Carrot Raita
Adapted from Food and Wine Magazine As much as I love to cook, there is nothing like a quick fix after a long day at work. A rotisserie chicken from the supermarket is sometimes crucial to getting …
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Broccoli Almond Crunch “Salad”
Photo by: Jain Bagwell Broccoli is a hearty vegetable that thrives in the crisp weather of Fall and Spring and you will find it in abundance and well priced during this time of the year as you …
Lavender Buttermilk Scones: A bouquet for Mother’s Day
With the sun in the backdrop of a chilly Spring day I begin to think about pruning the lavender and preparing the garden that greets our summer customers at the hotel. If you don't have a lavender …
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Trimmer Tuesday: Grilled Lamb Shwarma
Often times lamb is not a typical dinner meat unless your are serving lamb chops for a dinner party. Some of the "stigma" of lamb has to do with the prohibitive cost of lamb chops along with …
Open face radish tea sandwiches with edible flowers and fresh herbs
Mondays are the day of the week when I am feeling a bit heavy from the weekend, as the results of the weekend splurge are setting in. This is why I choose Mondays to lighten things up with with a …
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Early Spring Radishes for your garden and your plate
The radish has come a long way, and because they are available in any shape, color or size, you can find one for any of your dishes. Varieties from French breakfast radishes to watermelon, black …
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Crispy Cauliflower Tacos with Avocado
I lived in Mexico City for two years and loved visiting all the mom and pop taco stands in the surrounding neighborhoods. Whether I ate tacos in the bazaar in San Angel, or from the street …
The Vegetarian at Passover or any holiday: Guess who’s coming to dinner?
I often get calls from friends in a panic when a vegetarian is coming to dinner. My advice to hosts is to serve starters and sides that are vegetarian so that the vegetarian doesn't feel awkward and …
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