I spent my weekend wrestling a bbq. When did it become impossible to find a bbq that was already put together? After putting it together, taking it apart and trying again, I took a break. I think reinforcements will have to be called in. In an attempt to turn my run of bad cooking around [...]
Berry Salad
May 25, 2009 By 2 Comments
I was looking for something extra to round out my menu for a recent barbeque and found this berry salad. It is so easy but it packs a punch. The balsamic brown sugar sauce leaves your guests wanting to lick the bowl. Maybe that was just my group of friends. Not sure what that says [...]
Panini Open Faced Insalate
May 6, 2009 By 4 Comments
Many of you have commented on new ideas for Grilled Cheese. That was and still is my favorite sandwich. There is nothing like a great grilled cheese. Nancy Silverton, now of Mozza, used to have a Grilled Cheese night at Campanile. The place would be packed with diners waiting to try the weekly specials. She [...]
Kids Cooking Giveaway
May 5, 2009 By 36 Comments
For the last of four Adventures in the Kitchen giveaways I thought we would give out a Kids Cooking Kit. I started cooking and exploring in the kitchen when I was little. Cooking is a great creative outlet for children. Involving them in the process opens up new foods for them. One night when I [...]
Arugula, Grapefruit and Fennel Salad
April 15, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I found the tastiest new vinaigrette to share with you. Cooking for my blog has added a few more pounds I really did not need. A few photographs made me rethink what I am serving up. I decided to put my cooking skills to good use and mix up some healthier and lighter meals. You [...]
Spring Salad with Raspberries, Dates & Goat Cheese
April 7, 2009 By 5 Comments
With spring comes the desire to eat healthier and maybe for some, eat a bit less. Combining those desires with the urge to save on my lunches, I decided to make up a salad to bring for work this week. If you’re planning on taking this for lunch place the red onion in a baggie [...]
Celery Salad with Walnut, Dates and Pecorino
November 6, 2008 By Leave a Comment
November is here. I love the fall, which seems funny living in Southern California. But I love the crisp air and as much as it is possible here, the sense that seasons are changing. It is my favorite time of year. The Christmas madness has not started, though this year everywhere I look I am [...]
Big Island Tomato and Onion Salad
September 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
A few days before the party I decided the meal needed something more to round it out and so I chose this salad. It is tasty and very colorful. This dish highlights all the tasty tomotoes in season right now. When topped with the tangy Maui Onion Dressing this salad will perk up your party [...]
Rutherford Grill’s Wild Rice Salad
August 26, 2008 By 5 Comments
This weekend I was up in Napa Valley for business. It’s hard to even type that with a straight face, but I did work! For lunch the first day we went to the Rutherford Grill. It was clearly a local favorite. We sat at the bar and had a blast talking to the bartender, a [...]
Mixed Greens with Honey Basil Dressing
July 23, 2008 By 1 Comment
Summer makes me crave tasty salads. With an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables it is easy to put together a light summer salad. When it is hot out the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen or cook over a hot stove. One of my favorite salads is one from [...]
