...awkward gaps between components and add gorgeous pops of color. Spread out the prep. A mezze platter is easy to put together…IF you don’t do all the prep in one...
...and sift through them, discarding any stones or debris. Rinse them well, and then place the rinsed beans in the pressure cooker. Next, add the remaining ingredients: the water, salt,...
...next holiday season is upon us. In my opinion, these kitchen gift ideas are all must-have items for people who love to cook. If you have a passionate home cook...
...the whiskey with the sugar and bitters. Then, let the old fashioned sit for at least 30 seconds. This time allows the whiskey to chill, and it gives the ice...
...I started making them after I developed these copycat Chipotle sofritas in the fall, and I realized that there was no component of my typical Chipotle order that I couldn’t...
...bellini? The bellini cocktail (not to be confused with Giovanni Bellini, the artist, or Vincenzo Bellini, the composer) was invented by Giuseppe Cipriani, the founder of Harry’s Bar, in Venice,...
There are few foods in this world (very few) that Jack won’t eat. While I’ve won him over on some (hello asparagus!), beets remain on his “absolutely-not” list. I have...
...large, deep pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the flour and stir well for...
...it again the next day… and then the next day after that… As creative as I like to get at dinnertime, there’s something comforting (and probably a little OCD) about...
...big plans for easter tomorrow but I’m thinking of making one of these yummy looking egg dishes that I’ve had bookmarked… sun dried tomato and walnut pesto breakfast pizza from...
...the turn of the century was The Hillside Drug store – that’s where the vintage pharmacy theme comes from… (I want those drawers for my house, by the way). The...
We love to eat, travel, cook, and eat some more! We create & photograph vegetarian recipes from our home in Chicago, while our shiba pups eat the kale stems that fall on the kitchen floor.
