Artichokes

Every time I eat an artichoke, I can't help but wonder how on Earth someone saw this weird looking food and decided it was edible. "Hey, check out this flower. Do you think we can eat it? What about if we cut the sharp, prickly tips of the leaves off, cook the whole thing, and …

Seared Salmon with Lentil Pilaf and Mint Yogurt Sauce

One of my favorite dinner pairings is salmon with lentils. Both are so versatile and play off each other so well. This dish came together one night when I stumbled across a bunch of lentils we had stashed in our pantry. It's easy enough to pull off on a week night, yet could pass for a dinner …

Campfire Cod En Papillote with Grilled “Ratatouille”

With only a handful of weeks left of bright nights and summer heat, my family decided to squeeze in a last minute camping trip. Now, I know camping isn't for everyone, but those who love it know that part of what makes camping fun is being able to cook outdoors. I may be used to my well-stocked kitchen …

Crispy Sweet Potato Fries with Aioli

To me, a burger isn't complete without a side of sweet potato fries. And as much as I wish I could eat the fried version every week, I wanted a baked version that was just as tasty. Unfortunately, as I'm sure some of you have discovered, "crispy" and "baked" are not synonymous with sweet potato …

The Beauregarde

I don't know about you, but I was SUPER bummed to hear about the passing of Gene Wilder this week. My dad was a huge fan of his, so much of my childhood was spent either watching his movies or reciting his countless (genius) one-liners. And since I can only imagine my dad and Gene are …

Homemade Ginger Beer

My fun drink of choice lately has been the Moscow Mule. They are way too delicious and go down way too easily. So, naturally, I had to learn how to make my own ginger beer. If only I could make my own vodka. Maybe my next culinary challenge... Just kidding. Well, maybe not... if I …