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…

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Kale 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…

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White 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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Miso 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…

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Asian 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…

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The 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…

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The 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…

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