My friend Elsa has been pestering me to post a cornbread recipe that I have made for her several times. It was my husband’s birthday last month, and we were having a dozen or so people over and serving Mexican Braised Beef, so I thought cornbread would be perfect to serve with it. I had some added incentive as my husband also enjoys cornbread. Continue reading
Posted in Bread, Recipes, Side dishes
Summer is waning, but you can still find many wonderful fresh vegetables at your local farmers’ markets or produce stands. Earlier this month, when friends were coming over for dinner, I knew we would have grilled pork tenderloin medallions. The question was what to serve with them.
That day, my CSA delivery from Full Circle had arrived. In the box were green beans, corn, and leeks. I decided to roast them all together and see how it tasted. It turned out to be delicious. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-free, Paleo, Side dishes, Vegan, Vegan, Vegetables
I recently made a variation on this crisp for a small dinner party I catered. For those clients, I used just peaches, by request, but when I make this at home, I like to use nectarines and blueberries. Continue reading
Here is another recipe my mother found and shared with me. She gave us a container of the rub initially, and later followed up with the recipe. My husband and I use it on rib-eye steaks, and I have also used it on beef tenderloin (as pictured above), pork chops, and even chicken. Continue reading
Posted in Meat, Paleo, Poultry, Recipes, Sauces & Condiments
Often when my husband and I go out to one of our favorite restaurants near our home, Bar del Corso, panna cotta is on the dessert menu. Every once in a while we order it, and every time, I comment on how simple it is to make, yet so delicious, and it inspires me to go home and make a batch. Continue reading
This is a great recipe and an item that should be a staple in your freezer. These cookies are delicate, flavorful, and easy to make.
I came across this recipe earlier this summer just before catering an event for about 50 people. Raspberry sorbet was on the menu, and I wanted a cookie to serve with it. Continue reading
Summer is fading in Seattle, but the forecast still calls for some sunny days. A great way to cool off on days when the temperature rises above 80 degrees is with a fresh, chilled soup. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten-free, Side dishes, Soups, Vegetables
Tagged Dairy, Gluten-free, Soup, vegetables, Vegetarian
I have a number of friends who are gluten-free, in addition to a lot who practice a paleo-type diet. And so although many of my clients (and some of my friends) love the recipes I post for things such as coffee cake, scones, and cheese straws, I always feel challenged to come up with recipes to please my friends with special diets.
A few months ago, I catered an engagement party. As we were trying to come up with different menu ideas, the host asked if I had a good recipe for biscuits. Well, I do, and I’m sharing it with you here. This is from the Baking Illustrated cookbook.
I recall making these years ago to accompany a charcuterie platter with assorted mustards. For the engagement party, however, we decided to turn the biscuits into mini ham sandwiches. (See the photo near the end of this post.) Continue reading
This is a recipe my mom first tried in late March 2013. It is from the December issue of Traditional Home magazine. My mother is good at saving recipes she wants to try and—better yet—she actually tries them. Sort of. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizers, Condiments, Paleo, Recipes, Sauces & Condiments
Thyme with Sage 