Lamb Dijon
Lamb Dijon is my favorite go-to for special occasions and it is surprisingly simple to make. The flavors of the dijon mustard combined with the […]
The Tropic
It is freaking hot outside and therefore a cocktail that makes me feel like I am on vacation somewhere with white sandy beaches is very, […]
Mediterranean Nachos
I know when you read “nachos” you immediately think heavy, greasy bar food, but these are not greasy and have the freshest flavors including mint, cucumber, […]
Behind the Music Part II
A rundown of all the songs added since the last music review post Below is a list of every song I have included in my […]
Milk chocolate mousse icebox cake with raspberry preserves (no bake!)
Summertime in the DMV (DC, Maryland and Virginia) area means one obvious thing: Dang it is HOT out! My neighbors hosted a happy hour last […]
Crispy potatoes with cilantro-mint-ginger chutney
I recently took an Indian cooking class where we made homemade samosas with chutney. If you are not familiar with samosas they are the most […]
Summertime strawberry soda (non-alcoholic)
My kids are teenagers but they still love ordering Shirley Temples when we go out to eat. For Father’s Day we went out for brunch. […]
Sautéed onion, shiitake and arugula harvest salad
This salad will surprise you with its many incredible flavors and textures, and how well they all work together. What is equally awesome about it […]
MY FAVORITE THINGS: Ingredients I love to cook with
Over the years I have collected a handful of ingredients that I find myself using over and over, whether it be a type of seasoning […]
Sweet potato, mushroom and spinach empanadas with cumin and cilantro
If I had realized how easy it was to make empanadas I would have been making them for years now. The crust is so flaky […]