I don’t know what possessed me to tackle this extensive cooking endeavor. It’s been a few years since I watched the movie, Julia Julie and I …
Want Something French in Your Life? Make Boeuf Bourguignon! Read More »
Hatch chilies have been a newer addition to the summer garden in the last few years. They are very easy to grow (at least where I …
Green eggs and ham have nothing over this broccoli, spinach, and egg casserole. I’ll admit there is an element of “green” to both. If you’re not …
Today I was challenged with cleaning out the leftover bits from the week and repurposing them for a new meal. My Italian grandmother used to do …
Some might think I’m mixing cultures by posting a recipe with fried rice that originated in China and pesto that originated in Italy. According to Wikipedia: …
Planning a get-together with family or friends and want an easy meal? These Fun Fajitas for Four or More is the answer! It’s cooked in a …
Asparagus and Ricotta Pillows is a light dish, perfect for early summer. Asparagus is still in season and easy to find in the Pacific Northwest in …
As summer is here and in-person gatherings are becoming popular (and safe) again, people are reaching back into their memory of what “fun” used to look, …
Chili Cook-off? Make A Winner – Sweet Potato Chili Read More »
It’s hard to believe that we’re not done with the pandemic yet. It has been over a year since I offered my last in-person cooking class …
Why Imitation Saltimbocca you might ask. Several reasons, one being that traditional saltimbocca is made with veal. Not only is veal difficult to find in a …
To my surprise, I learned that May is Oregon Wine Month. How could I have lived in Oregon 15 years and not realized this? According to …
May is Oregon Wine Month! Red Wine Pasta to Celebrate Read More »
Continuing the April in Paris recipe series. Another pasta recipe that intrigued me was Crozets de Savoie. They looked easy enough to make and the technique …