Savory Quinoa Cakes
In July, Courtsie and I were in Vermont to be the camp “chefs” for an adventure cycling tour. We somehow managed to cook breakfast and …
Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
Cauliflower with all of that good cruciferous crunch is one of our favorite veggies these days. It’s full of vitamin C, tastes amazing, and it …
Roasted Mushroom & Shallot Fettuccine with Boursin Wine Sauce
The fabulous smell of mushrooms and shallots roasting in the oven is so enticing. It’s especially fun if you have a second story where that …
Almond Crusted Sea Bass with Thai Sweet Chili, Soy & Sesame Sauce
Sea bass is a delightfully subtle fish that works well with a variety of flavors. It’s the perfect fish if you’re like us and don’t …
Boursin Bison Burgers
Burgers are just the right fare for a summer barbecue! And, bison is our burger of choice, so whenever we make burgers at home, we …
Lamb Kofta with Tzatziki and Cilantro Hummus
We love Middle Eastern food and this spicy and aromatic lamb kofta recipe is right up there among our favorites. Lamb kofta is often made …
Arugula Fettuccine with shaved Parmesan & toasted pine nuts
This pasta is super simple, nutty, fresh and delicious – the perfect summertime pasta dish! The nutty flavor of the arugula along with the toasted …
Chicken Enchiladas with fresh peppers, cilantro, and plain yogurt
We love this chicken enchilada recipe because it’s made with three kinds of fresh peppers, cilantro, plain nonfat yogurt and our homemade red enchilada sauce! …
Chilaquiles Red or Green
We love to visit Baja and over the years, we have really enjoyed chilaquiles, a traditional Mexican dish of fried corn tortilla pieces, simmered in …
Roasted Mushroom Ricotta Bake
If you’re like us and you think the best part of lasagna is the filling, you’ll love this little dish! We could literally inhale this …
Baked Chicken with Tarragon-Watercress Vinaigrette
A few years ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to visit Courtney in New York City and had several excellent meals during the …
Chicken Empanadas with Cilantro Lime Dipping Sauce
These warm and spicy chicken empanadas served with refreshing cilantro-lime dipping sauce make a great meal any day of the week. They are also fun …
Homemade Ricotta Cheese
Even though making your own cheese at home sounds a bit daunting, this ricotta recipe is super easy and really fun to do. This cheese …
Quinoa Cucumber Breakfast Bowl
Quinoa, goat cheese and cucumber are the focus of this hearty and yummy breakfast bowl. Topped with an egg, cooked your way, and lots of …
Johnny’s Lamb Lollipops
We are big fans of lamb and always have been! We have a few favorite recipes including Noah’s Delectable Lamb Chops and Mother’s Day Lamb (coming soon …
Easter Egg White Quiche with mushrooms, arugula, feta, Gruyere
There is just something about roasting mushrooms and shallots that enhances their already scrumptious flavors. And, when combined with the nutty flavors of arugula and …
Brown Sugar-Dijon Crusted Corned Beef
St. Paddy’s Day Dinner! We seldom eat corned beef, but when we do, we always turn to this family recipe! It’s our favorite and it’s …
Turkish Meatballs with Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Meatballs are one of our favorite comfort foods and oh boy, do they ever stir up a hunger as they simmer on the stove! They …
Lobster & Gruyere Mac ‘n Cheese
The first time I ever had lobster-Gruyere mac and cheese was at Purple Café and Wine Bar in Seattle. Normally, I am somewhat careful about …
Meyer Lemon Olive Chicken
Lemons and olives – a perfect match made under the sun! It’s the annual Citrus Festival at Central Market here in Austin, Texas and with …
April’s Chinese Basting Chicken
This awesome roasted chicken recipe is made up of just six ingredients: Chicken, Soy Sauce, Honey, Cider Vinegar, Fresh Ginger, and Garlic. It’s super easy to …