Quantcast

Main Dish

Thumbnail image for Grilled Hamburgers with Sour Cream and Herbs

Grilled Hamburgers with Sour Cream and Herbs

May 17, 2010

I was born in Dallas, Texas and raised in a 70s ranch-style home in the suburbs. The back of the house featured a spacious L-shaped deck – my favorite childhood spot. The deck was stained cherry red, with a pretty lattice work above for shade, and a built-in bench and swing. My brothers and I spent hours upon hours playing on

Read the full article →

Quick Sauteed Snapper, Roasted Potatoes, and Mixed Greens Salad

February 22, 2010

I just watched the speech Jamie Oliver gave when he accepted the 2010 TEDPrize (Technology, Entertainment, Design) last week.  He boldly hit key points about our country’s eating habits and annunciated his personal missions of helping Americans learn to cook at home and fighting obesity. As Jamie pointed out, we have an epidemic problem of disease and obesity in our

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Lentil, Carrot, and Kale Soup with Creme Fraiche and Dill

Lentil, Carrot, and Kale Soup with Creme Fraiche and Dill

February 19, 2010

Every evening we make a point to sit down as a family and eat dinner together. It is a special time when the four of us can talk about our day and my husband and I usually end up laughing at the funny things our kids have to say say. Well, things have changed a

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Loaded Baked Potato Skins

Loaded Baked Potato Skins

February 5, 2010

Things are beginning to get exciting around our house. Now that the manuscript is in, the design process has begun!  For the last two weeks Helen has been working night and day photographing over 60 recipes in my upcoming cookbook.  She’s sent me a few out takes and every time

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Cream of Tomato Soup

Cream of Tomato Soup

January 22, 2010

This afternoon the wind is howling, rain is pouring, and I have a huge pot of chicken noodle soup gently bubbling on the stove.  While I’m here in the comfort of my warm home I think of all the families today in Haiti who no longer have a home and even worse, have lost

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Cauliflower Soup with Black Truffle Oil

Cauliflower Soup with Black Truffle Oil

January 18, 2010

This week I embark on a new phase. I turned in my manuscript to the editors on Friday (sigh of relief) and was elated to say “I’m done!”.  My husband and I went out to celebrate which included plates of delicious food and wonderful conversation.  I’ve started writing book two and I’m

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Green Chile and Egg Casserole

Green Chile and Egg Casserole

December 17, 2009

I’m writing this today as the movers pack our things and load them on the truck.  After a few hours of fresh cardboard being opened and our things being packed away, it’s interesting that it doesn’t even smell like our house anymore.  I’m going to miss our home and all the wonderful

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup

Red Pepper, Corn and Potato Soup

November 12, 2009

This past week my husband and I took the kids to Disney World. We had a fabulous time watching the girls eyes fill with wonder and excitement, eating all sorts of new foods, and being away from the distractions of daily life. On Monday we went on a ride that

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpies

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Potpies

November 10, 2009

I think I found my husband’s favorite dish. After making these pot pies the other night he told me the next day he was sitting at his desk craving them.  The crust is flaky and buttery with crispy edges enveloping a mixture of creamy chicken and mushrooms.   Creamy Chicken

Read the full article →
Thumbnail image for Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe and Give-Away

Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe and Give-Away

October 23, 2009

I don’t think there’s anything else that can warm you up from the inside-out like this soup. The aroma of black bean soup epitomizes comfort for me. It’s an incredibly nourishing dish that costs little, keeps in the fridge for several days, and also freezes well. The easiest way to puree this

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →