This is an oldie and impressive goodie in my recipe book! I learned this recipe when I was visiting my friend who was in the Peace Corps in Swaziland. He learned it from this German guy whose sister l...Read More
Have you ever been confronted by a salad that shows up in front of you accompanied by a bottle of oil and a bottle of vinegar and thought ‘Oh, I hate this.’ How many salads have you ruined or nibb...Read More
I am a spicy woman and proud of that fact! Although spice is traditionally associated with hot, that is only the tip of the iceberg (the flame?). Spices are the substance that bring magic to any dish....Read More
I cannot believe it is still winter out there. The official beginning of spring is in a couple of days. There’s so much snow on the ground. It’s freezing. I need some comfort soup!! I also need to...Read More
Sounds fancy, right? This salmon dish could NOT be easier. It takes 1 minute of prep and between 20-25 minutes cooking time. Now that’s my kind of meal!...Read More
Some days I REALLY don’t feel like cooking. Usually on these days, I feel like eating junk. Happily, NYC is only too willing to cooperate! This week is the saga of the ongoing Papaya Wars: Gray vs. ...Read More
This tasty, smoky confection cannot be contained by any mere jar. In the past, I have purchased smoky, roasted red pepper in a jar for various recipes. The unused portion invariably goes blue with mol...Read More
I have a confession to make. I love my George Forman. Can I hear that again? I LOVE my George Forman Grill—the lean, mean, fat-reducing machine. Mine has the removable plates for easy cleaning. It d...Read More
Do you hate cold, gray winter days as much as I do? Here’s a recipe for garlicky white bean and kale stew to warm your cockles. Garlicky White Bean & Kale Stew Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oli...Read More