Spring Vegetable Minestrone

Ok, I wasn’t really planning to post this one. But it turned out so amazingly delicious I decided to at least snap a final...

Butterscotch Birds’ Nests (or “Haystacks”)

For some reason, my neighborhood grocery store decided to place their Easter candy aisle this year smack in the middle of….the produce section. Surprising?...

Idaho Sunrise (Baked Eggs and Bacon In Potato Bowls)

Ok, what is up with eggs?!!? They seem to be in everything lately! From topping pizzas, to burgers (shout out to Blanc, for KC...

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino (Spaghetti With Garlic, Olive Oil & Chili Peppers)

Growing up, I remember eating pasta…a lot. But while the rest of the family would always enjoy the amazing array of sauces my mom...

“Medley” Muffins

Do you know the muffin man, the muffin man, the muffin man? Actually, I do! His name is Steve. :) He happens to be...

Sweet Pea & Ricotta Crostini

It’s spring! It’s spring! It’s spring!!!!!!! Oh my word, after what seemed like the longest, grayest, snowy-est winter in history, spring has finally arrived!...

Creamy Roasted Asparagus Soup

Wow – asparagus seems to be everywhere right now! And since those beautiful, bright green stalks are apparently irresistible to me at the store...

Bailey’s Chocolate Cheesecake

In honor of St. Patty’s Day next week, I’m stoked to introduce…..my favorite cheesecake!!! Oh yes. This Bailey’s chocolate goodness has long been the...

Berry & Ricotta Danishes

For one morning — one splendid morning — I felt like a pastry chef. :-) But I admit, thanks to the brilliance of puff...

Breakfast Israeli Couscous (With Apricots, Almonds & Coconut)

I love the morning. Love the light. Love watching my puppy yawn and greet the day. Love that sense of newness and hope that...

Easy Apple Tart

I tend to think that a meal’s not a meal without dessert. :) But often, after already spending time in the kitchen making dinner,...

Red Hot Jello

This post goes out to my friend, Andrew, who I have to thank for reuniting me this year with one of my blast-from-the-past childhood...