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...
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...
Hard Cider BBQ Ribs
Earlier this year, a good friend asked if I would create some images for a hard cider guide he was writing. Or maybe I...
Oxtail Soup
I have quite a few food memories while growing up. My mom had an extensive repartee of meals she would cook — some of...
Two Simple Salads
I don’t have a lot of family recipes that were handed down from generation to generation. Both of my parents grew up in times...
Gazpacho
Cold soup is an oxymoron. Even so, I can’t argue that the many different varieties aren’t refreshing or interesting concepts. For me, the quintessential...
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...
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...
Citrus Salad with a Dash of Savory
This recipe actually started with an idea of how I wanted to photograph colorful fruit in a darker setting. I had a couple different...
Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos
Tequila, lime and salt. A great shot and, believe it or not, also a great marinade for chicken.
Everyone has an epic tequila story —...