Have you ever had a friend who you really wanted to introduce to another friend because you knew they'd be a great match? (And no, I'm not setting you up on a blind date.) In this case, Christina of Christina's Cucina is one friend, and all of you, my readers, are another -- and I'm so excited to introduce you to her … [Read more...]
Eight Awesome Grilled Side Dish Recipes
It's Memorial Day weekend and we're firing up the grill, and inviting friends over to enjoy this summer kick-off with a delicious BBQ. I thought we needed a handful of awesome sides to throw on the grill with the entrée -- so here we are. (FYI, my 8-year-old is responsible for my overuse of the word … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke Recipe
This Ultimate Stuffed Artichoke Recipe is out of this world. Serve it for a scrumptious vegetarian first or main course. It's great for sharing too, and is one of my favorite artichoke recipes ever! You know that restaurant you'd frequent with your friends when you were in high school? Ours was Vittorio, and a … [Read more...]
Lemon Roasted Baby Artichoke and Avocado Salad Recipe with Sherry Vinaigrette
This weekend was highly unusual around here. The kitchen was quiet! No simmering, no braising, no chopping, and no stirring. (In fact, we even got Indian take-out one night -- yum!) You see, on Saturday morning we collected our newest family member, Maple. It was a very busy weekend and we're all in love. … [Read more...]
