Ahhh… Basil pesto is just like a bright burst of summer on your tongue, isn’t it? What exactly is Pesto? The pesto most of us are familiar with is Pesto alla Genovese, which is a sauce originating in Genoa, the capital city of the Ligurian region of Italy. Traditionally, it consists of basil, pine nuts, … Read more
The end of summer… It used to be such a bittersweet time for me before I moved to the desert. Now, it is invigorating! While it is still hitting (or getting very close to) 100°F here in Tucson, the mornings and evenings are cooling and outdoor weather is on the horizon! While many people in … Read more
What is a House Meal? You need at least one house meal! Do you have one? Or maybe two? Having one or two recipes in your regular rotation that you can prepare at a moment’s notice when you are feeling less than inspired to cook, is critical for every home chef. It’s a meal that … Read more
As we continue on this long stretch of pandemic cooking, many of us are not wanting to go out too often for fresh things and are cooking more from our pantry. This is an easy, healthy veggie burger that can be customized to what you have on hand. I have deconstructed the veggie burger for … Read more
Ahhhh, June is here! It’s officially the summer season for most of us here in the northern hemisphere and all the fresh fruits and vegetables will be spilling over on us in the next few months! I can’t wait to bring you fresh, healthy summer recipes using all that amazing bounty! Here in southern Arizona, … Read more
So, I had this thought to do some shrimp cocktails for a small group of ladies that came to my house for a cabi party. Call out to Ms. Ginger Etcheson my cabi consultant. If you aren’t familiar with cabi, you should check it out. Quality clothing, shown in private homes so all women can … Read more
I’m not usually one for virgin cocktails, mostly because I like to save my caloric drinks for the real thing (like wine), but I created this low-calorie cocktail for my cooking classes and everyone has raved about it, so I thought I would share! Plus, it makes a very enjoyable cocktail for when you may … Read more
A rich and decadent-feeling soup that is made even heartier with the addition of lots of vegetables and topped off with a pour of dry sherry that takes it over the top. I grew up near the Chesapeake Bay and crab was always on the menu in one form or another in the summertime. And … Read more
I live in the desert. June is the hottest, driest month of the year. We dream of rain. We cling to the hopes of every single cloud that just so happens to appear – which is rare in June. We all have our little rain dance rituals. Mine is to create foods that make us … Read more
