Picatta 101
I've never been big on following the rules. For as long as I can remember, my personality has been as far out of the box as possible. I'm not big on structure. I'm quite opposed to people telling me what to do. And as my dad likes to say--I always want to zig when...
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Asian Cabbage Slaw with Watermelon Radishes, Honey-Rosemary Peanuts, and Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette
Life is beautiful. Oh, I'm sorry. Did I say life? I meant watermelon radishes. Never in my life did I think I would have a crush on a radish. But these are no ordinary radish. These are awkward-looking, funny-shaped, long-tailed pale green-on-the-outside and...
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By The Oranges ; Kale and Fresh Orange Smoothie with Honey
You know what I miss about Hollywood? The fruit trees. It's not like there aren't any on the east coast, but in Los Angeles you can't walk five feet without getting bopped on the head by a neighbor's freshly ripened lemon. Here in Wilmington, I buy my citrus at the...
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Stuffed Eggplant Rollatini with Goat Cheese, Prosciutto, Balsamic Onions, and Brown Butter Kale
I know. Sounds incredibly fancy and complicated. It's not. If I was about to take you on an in-depth, detailed, meticulous kitchen experiment like, say, de-boning a duck--I would give you a heads up. But honestly, gourmet meals aren't as difficult as they're quacked...
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Homemade Heirloom Tomato and Basil Marinara
There are dozens of fabulous jarred marinara sauces available in every grocery store. If you're making a quick dinner, those are a great item to have on hand. If you have some extra time, try making this sauce from scratch. Handfuls of torn basil make it sweet, red...
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Lightened up Buttermilk Dill Dressing with Gorgonzola and Honey
Growing up, I thought ranch was made of rainbows and sunshine. That's right, the foodie who posts pictures of elegant frittatas and pickles her own vegetables is a sucker for a good ranch dressing. I'm not referring to the gloppy, store-bought, preservative-packed...
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