Family Chili

Family Chili

When there is a chill in the air and the amount of daylight diminishes with each passing day, it’s time for some Family Chili. This chili is not too spicy.  It’s not trying to win an award for most original or most creative secret ingredient.  Chocked full...
Mache Salad with Goat Cheese and Pepitas

Mache Salad with Goat Cheese and Pepitas

I’ve got a nice rotation of “go to” salads for the summer that I can whip together without much thought, but last weekend I challenged myself to get out of my usual mindless routine.   I came up with this Mache Salad with Goat Cheese and Pepitas.  It...
Radicchio, Fennel and Olive Panzanella

Radicchio, Fennel and Olive Panzanella

Nothing beats a spring salad filled with meat, cheese, olives and homemade croutons made with lemon zest and olive oil.  This Bon Appetit test kitchen recipe for Radicchio, Fennel, and Olive Panzanella is easily a main course lunch or an indulgent dinner starter or...
Pan Roasted Baby Artichokes with Basil

Pan Roasted Baby Artichokes with Basil

Artichokes are most certainly my favorite vegetable right now.  And I made sure that my family was eating these wonderful Pan Roasted Baby Artichokes with Basil this past Easter Sunday. Roasted for a good while in a white wine broth, then browned and brined with...
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