I love my Magic Elixirs, which are truly a shortcut to deliciousness. Magic Elixirs are creations that you put in or over a dish to elevate your food from...
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The Romance of Salads “When you’re green, you’re growing.”— Ray Kroc Salads are like little masterpieces of goodness. Anyone can become a genius salad maker—but a salad is only as...
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There’s nothing like midsummer heat to make cooking feel like a chore. But even during the hottest days, who doesn’t want to eat beautiful, fresh summer food—while keeping the...
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This is not your mama’s Tartar Sauce recipe. Tartar Sauce done right is truly amazing. But when most people think of this sauce, they imagine it super sweet. This...
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You may know that I am a gal who loves Meyer Lemons! And I can’t imagine anything better to celebrate the season than Preserved Meyer Lemons. Make sure to...
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Dorothy’s Keep Dreaming Cheese Homemade Gravlax (recipe below) Asparagus (blanching instructions below) Jammy eggs (directions below) Green goddess dressing...
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I’m back in the kitchen today with Spindrift preparing a no fuss, no heat summer dinner. One of the reasons Spindrift is a great partner for me in the...
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People are always asking for new ideas for Whole30 lunches. my advice is don’t over think it. For me, Whole30 lunch is all about leftovers. So here is a...
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I’ve been trying to create ways to reduce my own eco footprint, and to tell you the truth, it doesn’t come naturally to me. In part, this new journey...
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I’m a little bit famous in my circle of friends for my refrigerator. It’s a bit like meal prep on steroids. Rather than having lots of boxes of pre-done...
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I love a MAGIC ELIXIR –a special sauce or bit of magic that turns ordinary food into something extraordinary. In my circle, I’m a little famous for the bowl of Marinated...
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Here’s a way to save time and have a super pleasing hors d’oeuvre. With so much lobster available, the prices have decreased and I procured this cooked lobster from...
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This is a favorite for a dinner party or a graduation celebration menu. I just love giant salad platters highlighting all the produce of spring. What I especially like about this...
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I took inspiration for these tuna burgers from the cookbook, 30-Minute Paleo Meals. If you are doing Paleo, this delightful book gives you a wide range of ideas that...
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How had I never had a white fish cake before? I’ve enjoyed many crab and salmon cakes, but never white fish. I’ve really been missing out! You know how...
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Do you ever open the fridge, take a look around, and proclaim, “There’s nothing to eat”? That never happens at my house. Even if at first glance it may...
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A spectacular outdoor party is just a few steps away...
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