I made this Carrot Salad with Sake Lemon Dressing for a special dinner with friends, who also happen to have a Sake Brewery in Maine (Blue Current Sake). The heirloom carrots were still at the market and they are so beautiful and so delicious. I used a mandoline to make the slices very thin, but you…
Potato Salad
This is Grandma Toots’ potato salad. It is the creamy kind with the crunch of vegetables. Every time I make it, and every time I taste it, I think of all of the family events where this was enjoyed. Every family gathering, confirmation, graduation, pre-wedding, everything! Even people in our family that do not…
Rice Pilaf
When we lived in Paris this was one of the first recipes I learned to make. It’s a simple and classic french dish that is the perfect compliment to a roasted chicken. When I was learning French, cooking was my favorite way to learn the language. This method produces perfect rice every time. You will…
Green Beans with Bacon and Shallots
This is a great side for almost any main course and makes great leftovers. This recipe is ideal because you can cook the green beans ahead of time and finish them minutes before your main course is done. Cooling the beans under water will help them to keep their beautiful green color and stop them…
Sautéed Eggplant with Parsley and Pine Nuts
I made this dish for some new friends that we met sailing in DownEast Maine. Joe told me his favorite vegetable was eggplant, so when they stopped by to see us on their journey, I had to make this for him. Joe loved it and asked me for the recipe; every hostesses golden moment. I…