London Broil
My dad made a mean London Broil. He started using the oven broiler but then moved it to the grill in later years. We...
Mussels and Clams
I love all seafood, but I love shellfish the most. Whether it’s oysters on the half shell, king crab legs, whole Maine lobster or...
Blood Orange Margarita with Elderflower
I’ve always been intrigued with blood oranges. For some reason, the blood oranges have been especially dark and sweet this year. Maybe they like...
Grilled Peaches and Burrata
This dessert was inspired by a plate; I’ve heard of this happening with chefs and thought it was weird, until now. I had discovered...
Spicy Watermelon Salad
Most things I cook and recipes I create are either inspired by something I’ve seen or tasted, with my own take on it, or...
Potato Chip Chicken
I like fried food just as much as the next person — even had a home fryer once. I got rid of it because...
Cauliflower Soup
I’ve always been a big soup fan. Even growing up in Arizona, in the middle of summer, I had been known to enjoy a...
Watermelon-Elderflower Margarita
Last summer was pretty idyllic for me. I did some traveling, was in a new relationship and had a new social circle. The latter...
Salsa and Guacamole
Some consider chips, salsa and guacamole an appetizer, but I think they make a great meal. In fact, my belly would much prefer if...
Pasta Carbonara with Ramps
Ramps. Ramps. Ramps. The best thing about spring is ramps. Because I grew up in the Southwest, I had never even heard of ramps....