Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Black Pepper

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It's hot. And after a long stressful day at the office, I sometimes just don't want to cook. But also don't want to order unhe...
Sunday, August 19, 2007

Nectarines in Red Wine Sauce

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How about this for dessert? Deliciously ripe summer fruit in a decadently spicy red wine reduction. On a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you c...
Sunday, August 12, 2007

Baked Halibut with Orzo, Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes

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I know I've been remiss in my postings. A change in my professional life got in the way last week. H opefully , I'm back on track. H...
Monday, August 06, 2007

Sangria Ice

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It's too hot here in Dallas today to even think about cooking. So here's a chilly recipe from last week's wine dinner . A deli...
Thursday, August 02, 2007

Wine Dinner Report

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Last Saturday was my annual wine dinner with my family. A multi-course feast with wines to match. We had a great time. Too good a time maybe...
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Summer is Sherry Time...

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I had tapas with a friend last night at Sangria's--a new tapas place here in Dallas. (For those of you in the area, it's worth a vi...
Sunday, July 29, 2007

Mussels with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

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If you're family is into seafood, here is a wonderfully simple dinner. Just keep two pantry ingredients on hand: a jar of roasted red p...
Thursday, July 26, 2007

Wine Dinner Preview

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My brother is coming in town this weekend, so, since all my family will be gathered here in the Dallas area, it's time for a "Wine ...
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

More Environmentally-Friendly Tips

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As promised last week , here is another installment in the ongoing Wednesday series of simple ways to help keep the planet healthy. Stop dri...
Monday, July 23, 2007

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

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It's hot. So rather than spending time over a scalding stovetop or sweat-inducing grill, why not call on your slow cooker? Plug in t...
Thursday, July 19, 2007

Eggplant "Lasagna"

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Combine my desire to lose a few pounds with the bounty of vegetables out there and it leads to me trying to have a couple of "vegetaria...
Wednesday, July 18, 2007

The New Wednesday Series

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There are soooo many ways that we can make small changes in our lives and help protect the environment. And finally people are paying atte...
Monday, July 16, 2007

Roasted Halibut with Fresh Herb Sauce

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Sorry if I sound like a broken record, but I'm on a healthy eating kick. So, in addition to lots of fruits and vegetables, I'm eati...
Sunday, July 15, 2007

Farfalle with Yogurt and Zucchini

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Found this recipe in Food & Wine magazine and their roundup of the year's best cookbooks. It's wonderfully easy and might be a...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Cocktail of the Week: Campari Orange Spritzer

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I've been eating as healthily as possible the last couple of weeks. Need to lose a pound or two. So I've cut back on my alcohol co...
Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Rhubarb Crumb Coffeecake

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I am still cooking with rhubarb...that deliciously tangy fruit that looks like red-wine-soaked celery. As long as I can find it at my local ...
Monday, July 09, 2007

Summer Melon Soup with Crab

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I've been buying lots of cantaloupe at the farmers market lately. And while I love it simply (chilled and sprinkled with salt) and have ...
Thursday, July 05, 2007

Pickled Beets in Spiced Vinegar

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To give me some new and original ideas for the bounty I've been picking up in my weekly treks to the Dallas Farmer's Market, I bough...
Wednesday, July 04, 2007

Happy Fourth of July!

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Sometimes it's good to remember what all the fuss is about... IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen unit...
Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Brown Sugar Apple Pie

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What is it they say? Baseball, hot dogs, apple pie and Chevrolet. Well, I drive a Honda. It's too hot (and rainy) to hit the baseball st...