Ooh La La, It’s Nicoise Salad Day!

 

When The Artist was young, he and his mother used to drive into San Francisco for special mom and son days. They would have “drinks” at the Hyatt Regency while listening to the orchestra playing, they went out to Lands End to watch the sunset, and they ate Niçoise salads together. He [...]

Grilled Salmon with Green Onions and Basil (Gluten Free) for Festive Friday

This entry is part 84 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

This entry is part 84 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

Gorgeous fresh salmon, ready for the grill

 

Salmon is my favorite fish to grill. What is yours? I love the way the smoke of a fire blends with the salmon to balance its flavor and create something that is even better [...]

Shrimp and Polenta from FreshDish for Festive Friday

This entry is part 87 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

This entry is part 87 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

 

 

A few weeks ago I was contacted by the good folks at FreshDish with the offer to try one of their pre-assembled dinners. I checked out their website to see what they had available. Each week they offer a selection of [...]

Crab Wontons with Screaming Hot Chile Sauce

This entry is part 78 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

This entry is part 78 of 88 in the series Festive Fridays

 

It’s Festive Friday, so let’s throw a party! What shall we serve? Hmmm, it’s winter, Crab Season is in full swing, and Chinese New Year is right around the corner, let’s have Crab Wontons! And just because it is so cold [...]

12 of my Favorites for 2012

This entry is part 101 of 108 in the series Comfort Foods

This entry is part 101 of 108 in the series Comfort Foods

 

Tuscan Roasted Chicken

 

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and fun celebrations as we ushered in 2013. It was great to watch how each major city around the globe rang in the New [...]