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...
Seafood Chowder
I’m not sure where my mom learned to make clam chowder. She did grow up for a while in port city Hamburg, Germany. But,...
Chicken and Mushrooms
Chicken and mushrooms just seem to go together. I guess mushrooms go with a lot of things. They are earthy, meaty, hearty and add...
Baby Heirloom Tomato Salad
It’s simple. It’s tasty. It’s pretty. And it’s healthful. There’s really no reason not to make it.
My local Trader Joe’s has had packages of...
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...
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...
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...
Pozole
Pozole comes in many varieties: rojo, verde, blanco, chicken, pork and human… er, gross. (Yup, I did some checking.) Looks like pozole has quite...
Quinoa Tabouli
I used to hate the taste of parsley. When I was young, my mom would make us eat the parsley garnish when we went...
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...