We were in Adare, Ireland with very dear friends. Mark and I decided to make dinner, so I bought a cookbook. Mark and I sat down on a park bench while the others were sightseeing and decided what to make for dinner. I picked out this recipe for Root Vegetable Cobbler to go with the…
Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad
You will notice a distinct, earthy aroma when you are roasting the beets, which is one of my favorite smells in the kitchen. This Roasted Beet, Blue Cheese Salad is a combination of your favorite lettuce, soft blue cheese, all dressed with a walnut oil vinaigrette, with just a little bit of fall in the…
Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters
My favorite way to eat zucchini is in chocolate cake, but Zucchini and Pine Nut Fritters come in as my second favorite. The zucchini is grated raw, which preserves the fresh, green flavor. They are a lot like Potato Pancakes but with a softer interior, the fritters get their extra texture from the pine nuts…
CARROT SALAD SAKE LEMON DRESSING
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…
Basil Pesto
Pesto has so many uses and it is so easy to make, I love to have it on hand. I frequently buy a little extra basil so I can make pesto and freeze it. This recipe is another great one from my dear friend Joan. Many years ago, Joan gave me this recipe on a…
Hummus
After buying hummus for years, I finally started making my own from scratch. I will never buy hummus again! It is so easy and so much better than store bought. It tastes fresh and has a lot more texture. I try to keep all of the ingredients on hand so I can make…
Pomegranate Molasses
When pomegranates are in season, we like to make our juice for this recipe with fresh pomegranates to avoid any preservatives or added sugar. If they are not in season, you can substitute a high quality, unsweetened pomegranate juice. This molasses will last in your refrigerator for up to 6 months and can be…