Crispy Roasted Asparagus - delicious on its own - is made even better with a salty citrus sauce and crunchy toasted almonds. Roasted Asparagus with Citrus Sauce and Almonds I was pleasantly surprised this morning, while walking around Valbonne market [...]
Roasted Beet, Feta & Pecan Salad with Maple-Dijon vinaigrette It pains me to say that the holidays are over. Although I live in France I embrace Christmas with an American gusto that would make even Clark Griswald proud. [...]
Braised Artichokes with White Wine & Lemon Small purple artichokes.... These little beauties are in the markets now here in the south of France but I know that the majority of my friends have no idea how to [...]
It is officially spring here in the south of France. Sadly, I think most of my friends and family back at home can’t quite say the same. Snow and cold weather linger in the air of New England like [...]
fennel and cherry tomato gratin Not only will this be the new dish on my table this Thanksgiving but it will also be the show stopper. I say that with confidence because when it comes to food...... [...]
italian sausage stuffing Stuffing…… Americans wait an entire year for Thanksgiving to come around just so they can sink their teeth into stuffing. For us stuffing is as comforting as Cheerios or Apple Pie but it [...]
It has been far too long since my last post but I assure you - I am back! They say that when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Well life has handed me a s*#t load of lemons lately! But [...]
Today was the first day of our 2-week Cleanse and Reboot. And so far, so good! Only 13 more days without alcohol, caffeine, sugar, gluten, soy, dairy and night-shade vegetables. But who's counting! As the old saying goes, necessity [...]
When eating curry, the rice is often just a vessel for soaking up gorgeous curry sauce. But sometimes rice is so good and flavorful it deserves a place of its own at the table. This is such a rice. No [...]
I think cauliflower is one of those vegetables that baffles the novice cook. I remember when I was just learning how to cook myself. I favored green vegetables that could be steamed or blanched and tossed with butter. My energy, [...]
