A flavor-packed blend of garlic and fresh parsley adds punch to these chimichurri chicken drumsticks. Keep the oven off and the kitchen cool by cooking the chicken in your slow cooker before it sizzles on the grill. Fresh parsley is an ingredient I often overlook, but I decided it was time to let it shine and grabbed a leafy bunch to make chimichurri sauce again. … Continue reading Chimichurri Chicken Drumsticks
Twirl up some veggies (and bacon if you like) to make rosettes that add to a lovely brunch experience with this savory egg tart. The polenta crust can even be gluten free if you select the proper cornmeal. Flowers make food prettier, do they not? Recently I’ve enjoyed seeing the many ways that flowers can garnish a springtime dish. If you like floral garnishes too, don’t miss my … Continue reading Savory Rosette Brunch Tart with Polenta Crust
Celery stalks, with the help of a chef’s knife, transform into a celebration of vegetables and crunchy cashews accented with a light sesame dressing. Though I don’t come from a tradition that celebrates Fat Tuesday, I thought it would be educational to try some sweet pàczki for dessert on Tuesday night. I picked up a box of six pàczki at the local supermarket, and the sheer size of each … Continue reading Cashew Celery Salad
Layers of chocolate crêpes and raspberry whipped cream make a rich and airy dessert that is perfect for sharing and celebrating. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, followed by Pancake Tuesday, so get your crêpe pan out and enjoy tucking into this sweet-but-not-too-sweet delight of a cake. Do you eat crêpes often? My kids absolutely love them, and every once in a while I will … Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Crepe Cake
One doesn’t usually associate pineapple with soup, but in southern Vietnam, Canh Chua is a popular soup that incorporates fish or shrimp. I associate it with winding bus trips down the mountains through the towns on the way to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). It’s been more than a decade since I’ve had it, but with the healthy recipe challenge to use pineapple and greens, I … Continue reading Vietnamese Shrimp and Pineapple Sour Soup
Seasoned pulled pork paired with fresh pineapple slices offer the sweet taste of a tropical getaway. Then two kinds of healthy greens–spinach and cabbage–add a punch of color and crunch, while letting the warm spices and tangy fruit work their magic. If you were given a challenge to use pineapple and leafy greens in one recipe, what would you try first? I love a good … Continue reading Pork and Pineapple Tacos with Spinach Tortillas
Swirls and Spice 