I gorge on strawberries when they are in season, and rarely eat them when they are not, which makes them a special seasonal treat. I eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner, out of hand in in all sorts of treats. This rich and tender crumb cake is a fantastic way to add strawberries to breakfast, though in all honesty this could also be a dessert with a scoop of ice cream, or … [Read more...] about Fresh Strawberry Pecan Crumb Cake
Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)
I have called myself a chicken salad savant before, because I love chicken salad in its many, many forms. So here I take a trip to the Med, with this herb-forward, light and tangy version. Zhoggiu (pronounced zah-dew) is a Sicilian pesto that shows the Mediterranean crossroads heritage of the Italian island, creating a wonderfully flavorful sauce with a Middle Eastern twist and … [Read more...] about Zhoggiu Chicken Wraps (Sicilian Pesto Chicken)
Comté Cheese Tart
There is a restaurant in London that I love called Noble Rot (there are three locations). I have been there for dinner a few times and love the creative food. I didn’t know they served lunch until one day I was in the area looking for another restaurant which turned out to be closed. Walking back up the street, I fell over. Just face planted on the pavement for no apparent … [Read more...] about Comté Cheese Tart
Baked Polenta with Meat Sauce
Now is the time of year for comfort. Chilly and grey outside, short days waiting for spring. I love to cozy up on the couch to read good books and stream TV series. Generally nesting at home. So a hearty, warming, comforting dish is perfect. This recipe is not difficult, but it does take a little time and patience. It is the kind of meal I find almost meditative to create. … [Read more...] about Baked Polenta with Meat Sauce
Collard and Country Ham Quiche
Recipe development is a constant process, and everything that I eat (or see, or think about eating) becomes a recipe possibility. So here we are. I have a recipe for a spinach quiche that I make to take to people in need of a meal or sometimes for a luncheon. It’s the kind of thing you can pretty much have all the ingredients on hand and it is really easy to pull together. … [Read more...] about Collard and Country Ham Quiche