Rhubarb Apple Crisp

Summer is a time for sharing the excesses of nature’s bounty among friends. Recently, my friend Loie asked if I was interested in some fresh rhubarb given to her by a neighbor kid. While I’ve never used the celery-like ingredient in cooking, I saw the gift would be a good excuse to be adventurous. It [...]

Grilled Seasonal Vegetables

I don’t know if it’s the warmer weather or if my taste buds are changing with age. But I’m finding myself leaning toward more seasonal and cleaner flavors. I’m also starting to incorporate new ways to make my recipes easier without crossing into the “semi-homemade” world of cooking. Roasting vegetables is a common practice in [...]

Grilled Asparagus with Crumbled Feta

Late last summer I discovered a farmer’s market that is along my route home from work. Sometimes I would even stop by before heading home even if I didn’t need anything just to see the bounty of the local harvest first hand. It actually became pretty therapeutic and a great way to unwind after the [...]

Roasted Maple Dijon Brussel Sprouts

My favorite way to cook brussel sprouts is by roasting them. I love how the edges get crispy from the intense heat and they seem to take on a hint of sweetness. Many sprout recipes usually incorporate some sort of meat like bacon or prosciutto. While they are tasty, I wanted to do something a [...]

Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob

I love corn on the cob and this is the time to take advantage of the juicy yellowy corn.  So the other day I decided to stop by my local farmer’s market to select corn that was harvested locally at the peak of freshness.  There’s something so refreshing about being able to ask a vendor [...]

Fresh Blueberry Sauce

One day I was planning a menu for a dinner party that was going to take place the next evening. I knew that after work, I would have very little time to prepare the food before the guests were scheduled to arrive. With the main entrée items planned and ready to be assembled, I was [...]

Tacos with Homemade Flour Tortilla’s and Farmer’s Market Fresh Pico

I am a firm believer that you do not need to use 100 different ingredients from fabulous faraway lands to impress your friends.  You just need to create tried and true flavor combinations with a few simple homemade twists. My best example of a meal that makes my friends squeal with joy is when I [...]