Apple Harvest Salad

Apple Harvest Salad

Autumn finally arrives and it is BAKING TIME but you still want a good salad sometimes, right??? So here is the answer. APPLE HARVEST SALAD. Fresh salad greens with apples, cranberries, nuts and goat cheese. Holy cow! But I feel like the real magic is in the...
Peaches & Cream Dessert

Peaches & Cream Dessert

This is an August MUST have. This is my friend Emily’s recipe that she shared about 10 years ago with me when we were both living in Portland, on the edge of the Columbia River Gorge where the most beautiful peaches are in season this time of year. Peaches were...
Curried Basmati Rice

Curried Basmati Rice

I love this Basmati rice with a hint of curry on the side of most main dishes that have Southeast Asian flavors. Think Indian and Thai food. So different, but this rice is equally good with Pork Satay and Chicken Tikka Masala. I first made this up as a side dish to go...
Salmon in Phyllo with Dill Sauce

Salmon in Phyllo with Dill Sauce

I Love Salmon. And I love preparing it in a variety of ways. This recipe is DELICIOUS. And EASY. And ELEGANT. Such a great entree for a dinner party. Or a special family dinner. If you have never used phyllo dough, don’t let it stop you. It’s easy and fun....