Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken

This time of year means it’s time for grilling, patio sitting, iced tea guzzling, cocktail sipping, bird watching, chimenea lighting, and star gazing. But, let’s get back to the grilling… . . . → Read More: Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken

Herb-Smothered Roasted Pork Loin

Here is a delicious grilled pork roast packed full of spring herbs like parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. (Today’s post also contains a News Flash!) . . . → Read More: Herb-Smothered Roasted Pork Loin

Pea Salad with Radishes and Feta

It’s been a while since I posted but I certainly wanted to share part of our Easter Dinner menu…starting with this salad. . . . → Read More: Pea Salad with Radishes and Feta

Guatemalan Quesadillas (Sweet Cakes) for TLC Book Tours and Concepción and the Baby Brokers

The current TLC Book Tour took me to Guatemala and to explore some Guatemalan recipes. . . . → Read More: Guatemalan Quesadillas (Sweet Cakes) for TLC Book Tours and Concepción and the Baby Brokers

Crazy for Cocoa Granola

I am being nostalgic and referencing the vintage Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs commercials from the late 70s and early 80s. But, I have elevated the sugary manufactured cocoa cereal of our youth. (When did the 80s get retro?) . . . → Read More: Crazy for Cocoa Granola

Grilled Portobello and Red Quinoa Vegetable Salad

There’s been a couple of oh-so-tiny desserts recently and one soup but we’re still on our 2017 Challenge of Rice Bowls and Salads. Here’s the latest recipe to hit our table as we strive for health and weight loss. . . . → Read More: Grilled Portobello and Red Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Life from Scratch, the Cook the Books Club Selection for April/May

I hope you join CTB this round and read Martin’s quest to cook from all the world’s cuisine. . . . → Read More: Life from Scratch, the Cook the Books Club Selection for April/May

Pen, Paper & Fork: A Food Writing Symposium

This two-day event left me with lots of information, tips, and reflections on the writing process. . . . → Read More: Pen, Paper & Fork: A Food Writing Symposium

Two-Potato Soup with Sriracha Swirl

Today’s recipe combines both Yukon gold and sweet potatoes for a beautifully hued soup. This soup is also my inspired-by dish for this month’s Food ‘n Flix feature: The Martian. . . . → Read More: Two-Potato Soup with Sriracha Swirl

TLC Book Tour: All the News I Need and Nectarine Salad with Oil and Vinegar

This TLC Book Tour finds me perusing through a copy of All the News I Need by Joan Frank (and making this delicious salad). . . . → Read More: TLC Book Tour: All the News I Need and Nectarine Salad with Oil and Vinegar