The Dish, Allison’s News & Guide Column
Twice-Baked Potatoes with Spinach, Boursin and Smoked Turkey
This time of year, I’d rather not leave the house when I don’t have to. So, it’s time to dig through the cupboards to see what I’ve got and pull…
Read MoreCioppino Makes Great Birthday Dish
Though I hate making a big deal of my birthday, I love contributing to the fun of others who are up for celebrating. And nothing makes a birthday more special…
Read MoreSriracha Slaw
I recently visited a spa for a few nights. At Rancho La Puerta the food was fresh from the garden for the most part, full of whole grains such as…
Read MoreIndoor S’mores
Summer is not over just yet, but the weather is changing and the amount of dinners outdoors are limited. So I have created an indoor version of a favorite campfire…
Read MoreSpicy Cilantro Lime Dressing
In the summer, I can’t get enough of salads. Is this statement redundant? I literally eat so many salads I can’t remember how many times I have written about them,…
Read MoreLearning to Make Arepas
Earlier this summer, I went to visit my cousin in Denver. Our farmers markets hadn’t started yet, so I was excited to see that Denver had several options to check…
Read MoreBaked Onions from the Farmers Markets
As usual, this time of year I am obsessively shopping the farmers markets and filling my fridge with fresh goodies. Although I have a great garden, brimming with lettuce, kale,…
Read MoreAsian Noodle Salad
Recently the cover of Bon Appetit donned a picture of spicy Sriracha chicken kebabs. They looked delicious, and I knew I wanted to make them. The recipe was pretty straightforward,…
Read MoreCherry Onion Relish – Perfect Summer Recipe
Last winter I was working on a cheese photo shoot, and my business partner, Cara Rank, brought over some props to add to the cheese for the shoot. One of…
Read MoreWhat to do With Chives
Lets talk about chives. They grow like a weed here, and because of that, I have probably undervalued them in the past. As I patiently wait on the rest of…
Read MorePotato and Pea Salad – Perfect for Summer
Summer screams for potato salad. It goes with just about any barbeque I can imagine. Grilled meats. Fried chicken. A vegetarian fest. Along with corn, asparagus, which isn’t in season…
Read MoreTake Advantage of Key Limes!
Last weekend I went into the grocery store to pick up some fruit and was shocked to find bags of fresh Key limes – a rarity not just in Jackson,…
Read MoreCilantro Chicken Good for the Grill
I am not sure if it is the weather, the change in season or the fact that I am busy with work, but I am uninspired. So how can I…
Read MoreBahn Mi at Home
I am back! And by back, I mean back in the kitchen with enthusiasm about it again. I have more time on my hands, there are more spring vegetables…
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