The perfect summer libation; these Watermelon Mint Mojito Cocktails are a great antidote to the heat of the day. Best to wait until watermelons are at their peak! The thing about summer fruit and veggies that you don't grow yourself that drives me nuts? How to tell if their quality will be summer fresh or just as bad as winter produce. I will never have a watermelon patch in my small garden area so I rely on the grocers and farmers markets to provide a melon that lives up to expectations. I ... read more
Try something truly unique and add a bit of Korean flavor to some simple meatballs; these Sweet and Spicy Korean Meatballs are amazing! A couple of months ago I ventured into trying a Korean specialty; Korean Fried Chicken. While the technique was different than the norm, it was the Gochujang red pepper paste in the sauce that really made the dish. I wanted to try something else that might be easier so fashioned these Korean Style Meatballs with the same sauce. Success! I realize that ... read more
A nice alternative to a regular potato salad, this classic French Potato Salad with Herbs is light, delicious, and perfect for a summer barbecue; bonus that it doesn’t have to be refrigerated! Though long a fan of a potato salad I’ve made for many years with sour cream and bacon; this recipe for a French […]
A simple board with smoked salmon, cream cheese, bagels, capers, hard boiled eggs, and more for a fun appetizer or light meal your guests can customize themselves. I’m sure you’ve seen the multitudes of different boards of food published by magazines and food bloggers. So many beauty shots of boards chock full of charcuterie, veggies, […]
