Saturday, June 30, 2007

Melon, Prosciutto and Feta Salad

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I'm a sucker for melon and prosciutto. There's something perfect about the marriage of salty prosciutto and sweet melon. This salad...
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Thursday, June 28, 2007

Neiman Marcus Cake

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I have no idea why my in-laws call this recipe Neiman Marcus cake. I just know it's been a family tradition for as long as they all can ...
Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Cocktail of the Week: Beach Bum

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I'm in Florida this week, so the cocktail has to be easy. This is not a time for jiggers or complicated ingredients or even cocktail sha...
Monday, June 25, 2007

Organic Fruits and Vegetables to Splurge On...

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I know that many people are having the "organic vs. local" discussion. I blogged about it here. (I also recently read a great col...
Sunday, June 24, 2007

Sole with Pineapple-Basil Salsa

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I used to steer clear of fruit salsas or sauces on my main course. They were usually sickly sweet and something better-suited for waffles or...
Thursday, June 21, 2007

Tuna Burgers with Wasabi Mayonnaise

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Yes, it's grilling season. But that doesn't mean your burgers always have to be beef. Here's a twist on the traditional that is ...
Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Cocktail of the Week: Brown Sugar and Citrus Cocktail

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After a couple of disappointing drink recipes, the folks at Martha Stewart Living redeemed themselves with a great rum-based cocktail in t...
Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Olive Tapenade

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Feeling Mediterranean? Here's an easy appetizer for a richly-flavored olive tapenade. With toasted french bread or pita chips, it's ...
Monday, June 18, 2007

Rhubarb Strawberry Pudding Cake

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We're right smack dab in the middle of rhubarb season, and I've decided to try several rhubarb recipes. Although it looks like cel...
Saturday, June 16, 2007

Wines You Can Trust: Sauvignon Blanc

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You already know that Food and Wine magazine is one of my greatest sources of information and inspiration. The fine folks over at their web...
Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Mexican Turnovers

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It's time for a party. Just need to come up with an excuse for one. In the meantime, I pulled out The Appetizer Bible . Here's somet...
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Cocktail of the Week: Mai Tai

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Finding a cocktail to post this week was tough. First, inspired by a delicious blackberry cobbler, I tried to come up with my own version of...
Monday, June 11, 2007

Top Ten List: Dallas Farmers Market

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In D magazine's June issue, they do a great job adding voice (including the wonderful Nancy Nichols') to the organic vs. local food ...
Sunday, June 10, 2007

Grilled Flank Steak with Tomato Jam

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Grilling and tomatoes are two things that help define the summer here at our house. I found a recipe in the June Cooking Light that combine...
Friday, June 08, 2007

Daylilies

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I pretty much took the day off today. Sure...there was plenty to do, but I just didn't feel like doing it. So I dusted off my best proc...
Thursday, June 07, 2007

Easy Cheesy Potatoes

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I don't think I ever posted the runner-up from the Easter Sunday Battle Potato Casserole . This recipe lost in a close contest, but it...
Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Food & Wine Magazine: A Monthly Inspiration

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I subscribe to a lot of magazines. A lot . A news magazine or two. A couple of fitness/health publications. And a plethora of food/wine/coc...
Tuesday, June 05, 2007

Eat Local...

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For years, we've been told to eat organic. It's good for the environment. And good for us. So markets like Whole Foods and Central ...
Monday, June 04, 2007

Slow-Cooker Pork Stew

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Yes, summer is a time for light eating. Grilled meats and fish. Fresh vegetables. And certainly I avoid having the oven on for long. It'...
Friday, June 01, 2007

Cocktail of the Week: Pomegranate Mojito

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When cocktail time rolled around tonight, I wanted something new and different. So I cruised through the "stack of stuff" and fou...
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