Lemon Chicken Wings for the Super Bowl

I love the Super Bowl. Every year come February I’m sitting on my couch in front of the TV screaming… even if I don’t care one iota about the teams playing. Why am I yelling at the TV? Because it’s football, and there’s nothing better than sitting on the couch with friends while screaming at… Continue reading Lemon Chicken Wings for the Super Bowl

Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry

Fruit is one of my favorite snacks. There’s absolutely nothing better than picking up an apricot, peach or plum and taking a huge bite out of that soft sweet flesh. Unfortunately you can’t get fresh plums or peaches this time of year. If you want fruit, your options are somewhat limited to apples, pears and… Continue reading Blood Orange Beef Stir Fry

Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto

I discovered kale early last year during my quest for a healthier diet. C’mon, admit it. When the new year comes around we all try as hard as we can to be healthier. And if you’re anything like me that goal lasts… oh… about a month… maybe. Although the quest never seems to last too… Continue reading Grilled Kale and Pancetta Risotto

Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie

Spring and summer are considered big fruit seasons, but believe it or not there are still a few fruits available during these cold winter months. What is that fruit you ask? Why apples, pears and all different types of citrus, of course. While there are plenty of apple recipes out there (don’t worry, I will… Continue reading Sausage, Pear & Gruyere Pie

Black Velvet Cocktail

When I think of black velvet two things come to mind, the soft luscious fabric that’s often used to make cocktail dresses and the 90’s song by Alannah Myles. The one thing that never came to mind, until recently that is, was this classic English cocktail. But when I discovered that not only is it… Continue reading Black Velvet Cocktail

Wassail

It’s Christmas! And if you’re anything like my family, you spend the morning in your pajamas unwrapping gifts and drinking coffee and cocoa. Then while I whip up something for breakfast the kids run around screaming while they play with every single toy they received. In other words our house is total mayhem. But around… Continue reading Wassail

Sugar Cookies for the Holidays

The holidays are here!  I can’t believe Christmas is Tuesday. Can you?  I feel like it was just Halloween. But since it is the holidays that means holiday cards. Holiday cards? On a food blog? Yes! Because every year since A was born we’ve been sending out these cards. And every year has had a… Continue reading Sugar Cookies for the Holidays

Clase Azul, A Tequila Sunrise and Pimiento Azul

It’s summer time. Here in sunny southern California where there really aren’t any seasons, the only thing summer months means is that delicious, brightly colored fruits are finally available at the farmer’s market and our days are longer. But that’s no reason to get upset, because those longer days mean more beach time and more… Continue reading Clase Azul, A Tequila Sunrise and Pimiento Azul