The Dish, Allison’s News & Guide Column
Lemon Pasta with Crispy Kale
On Valentine’s Day my husband and I enjoyed a delicious meal at Nani’s. I ordered the lemon pasta. It was simple, flavorful and completely satisfying, without being disgustingly rich like…
Read MoreKale and Quinoa Salad
I love good food. And if it’s healthy good food, that is an added bonus. Lately I have noticed more and more delicious healthy food options. The salad bars are…
Read MoreWhite Chicken Lasagna
There are many reasons to cook for others besides, of course, just wanting to be nice. A new baby. A birthday. Someone is sick. Special occasions. Or, for condolences. I…
Read MoreThe Joe Casey Pizza Sandwich
Because I can think of almost nothing else but Joe Casey, a very close friend who passed away recently, I am dedicating this column to meals I have eaten with…
Read MoreThe Dish — The Best Cookies
There is something about the smell of cookies that will warm anyone’s heart. The blending of butter, chocolate and sugar makes for an amazing aroma to spruce your house up…
Read MoreThe Dish – Lemon Vinaigrette
This holiday season, as with those in the past, we feasted. Smoked turkey. Beef tenderloin. Chicken pot pie. Potatoes au gratin. Macaroni and cheese. Lemon pound cake. Champaign cocktails. Posole…
Read MoreThe Dish – Matzo Ball Soup
As a child, most “Jewish” food scared me. At my grandparent’s house, we were offered delicacies such as tongue, pate and gefilte fish at an early age. While I politely…
Read MoreThe Dish — Classic Mexican Posole
I think I have been expressive about my aversion to strictly following recipes. It is simply too much trouble. You first have to read the recipe thoroughly. Then make a…
Read MoreMiso Makes the Meal
A couple of weeks ago, a friend asked me to cater a dinner for her. Now, before the health inspector gets up in arms, I did all the cooking at…
Read MoreAsian Purple Rice is Tricky
Ever since a visit to the Asian market in Salt Lake City, I have been slightly obsessed with making Asian-inspired dishes. Because I went a little crazy while shopping, I…
Read MoreThe Dish – Rose Sangria
In the summer, I often keep dinners fairly simple. Farmer’s market fair generally needs little work. Dress some greens. Boil some corn. Roast a few potatoes. You get the…
Read MoreThe Dish: Elote
I grew up on corn. I mean, sweet corn. And we, from the South, think our Silver Queen variety is the best. I evolved with that notion. Having lived out…
Read MoreBirthday Dinners are a Blast
Birthdays are a big deal in our family. And since most of our family doesn’t live here, we often bestow our birthday love on our friends out here. What this…
Read MoreThe Dish: Kale, Quinoa and Goat Cheese Salad
Let me apologize to my followers who I hope are fond of my “real” approach to food. As anybody who reads this column regularly knows, I am fond of cheese,…
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