As the calendar page turns to September, we appreciatively witness nature’s amber hues and openly embrace the cooler days. We bring out our favorite sweaters, go to football parties, and gleefully indulge in everything pumpkin spice. Our tables are adorned with slow-roasted meats, big pots…
Living on the Mediterranean Sea for so many years gave me such a love for bright and fresh combinations of ingredients that were simple yet telling of stories from visitors from all over Europe. This salad and fish combination reminiscent of Nordic flavors is perfect…
This is a crowd-pleaser grilled steak that is perfect for the backyard garden or farmhouse steak night. The chimichurri is a South American salsa that gets its unique flavor profile from the red wine vinegar and the oregano. If you cannot find fresh oregano, substitute…
We frequently grill on Sundays to create something that’s quick and easy, leaves no mess in the kitchen, and provides leftovers for weekday lunches, and this grilled chicken checks all of those boxes. A simple marinade of just a few hours makes the poultry moist…
I initially made this cake to be a “finishing touch” for a dinner party featuring a southwest cuisine which included herbed goat cheese enchiladas, adobo roasted quail, and jalapeño-golden raisin cornbread stuffing. Of course there were starters of guacamole, salsas, tostadas, and margaritas! Orange juice…
Once you make your own vinaigrette I don’t think you will ever purchase another salad dressing in your life-unless you’re like my Dad who just can’t live without his favorite Ranch dressing! All you need for a great vinaigrette are two components: oil and acid,…
Rice was introduced to Italy by the Moors during their occupation of Sicily and the Iberian Peninsula between the 9th and 10th centuries. The earliest recording of Italian cultivation was during the 14th century, as the Mediterranean climate proved to be conducive to growing some…
One of our favorite restaurants while living in Newport Beach was a local hang-out called “Gulfstream”, where they served a version of this trout dip along side a bunch of humble saltines and a bottle of Siracha Chili Sauce. We ordered it almost every time.…
Oh, the end of summer! It brings with it so many mixed feelings; a sudden onset of nostalgia for the recent three months, slowly, (maybe reluctantly), fading as we move towards the anticipation of fall. Before we completely let go of our summer, let’s celebrate…
