Maybe it’s because I am from a hot climate, but I love a good cold soup, and I think in general they get overlooked. Though what could be more refreshing on a steamy summer day? Most people think only of vichyssoise or gazpacho. But there is so much more. The classic potato-leek vichyssoise is one of my favorite things ever - I make it for myself all the … [Read more...] about Chilled Tzatziki Soup (Cucumber and Yogurt)
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Garlic Custard and Confit Tomato Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards are all the thing. And I am completely for it. I love cured meats and various delicious accompaniments. And it is such a simple and easy way to entertain. They’ve become a but ubiquitous though, so I am always looking for a little twist, something to make them more unique with a touch of homemade with the store-bought. I make jams and relishes that are … [Read more...] about Garlic Custard and Confit Tomato Charcuterie Board
Slow Cooker Italian White Bean Soup
Sometimes, in the bleak days of winter, when the holidays are over and real life comes crashing back in, it is nice to have a moment of simple comfort. A nice, filling, warm meal, but not one that takes hours and hours of hands-on prep. So for that reason, I present this very simple, classic soup that takes very little effort but produces beautiful bowls of hearty soup with … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Italian White Bean Soup
Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo
And now to focus on the humble side dish. It’s easy to spend a lot of thought and time on a showstopping main, or to build a meal around it. But a delicious side dish can make a meal special, and I even think it’s worth building the rest of the meal around a dish like this creamy orzo. Its great beside a simple roasted chicken or pork tenderloin, but you can serve it as the … [Read more...] about Roasted Garlic and Spinach Orzo
Baby Potatoes in Garlic and Thyme Cream
The little baby potatoes I find at the farmers market are perfectly delicious, lovingly grown by local farmers. I frequently buy them when I am at the market planning a meal – great pastured steaks or burgers or freshly made sausages, whatever gorgeous vegetables are in season (asparagus, radishes, beautiful lettuces at this time of year) and some great fruit (strawberries … [Read more...] about Baby Potatoes in Garlic and Thyme Cream
