Holiday Brie
This is a simple, elegant way to serve brie during the holidays . With the red, white and green theme you’ve got a perfect dish for a holiday party. I’ve been making… Read More
Oven Risotto with Kale
I adapted this recipe from Bon Appetit. I used pecans instead of walnuts and 1/2 of an onion, which I think is plenty for a cup of rice. This recipe is wonderful!… Read More
Eggplant Pizzas
These little pizzas are so easy and delicious. We have been eating meatless dinners about twice a week and this is one of the best ways to do that. This is a… Read More
Italian Gnocchi
One of our best friends, Jon Dee Graham, and I have been talking about making gnocchi together for years. Finally, we did and what a great time was had with Jon… Read More
Spaghetti with Baked Cherry Tomatoes
This delicious easy pasta recipe is adapted from Lidia Bastianich. She is a great cook and her book, Lidia Cooks From the Heat of Italy, is fantastic. It is divided into different… Read More
Panzanella Bread Salad
It’s the dog days of summer, very hot and dry and we are so ready for some cool weather in Austin. Salads are a lovely dinner this time of year with… Read More
Heirloom Tomatoes with Gorgonzola Cheese
This recipe is adapted from the Barefoot Contessa‘s blue cheese dressing. I used Gorgonzola cheese. Gorgonzola is a veined Italian blue cheese made from unskimmed cows milk, mostly produced in Northern Italy.… Read More
Scafata
What is scafata? I saw it in Bon Appetit, looking absolutely delicious with a poached egg on top and I knew I just had to make it! I am always looking for… Read More
Penne with Asparagus
I was inspired to make this recipe after one of my best friends, Pixie Yates, sent me a picture of the dinner she made Saturday night at her home in NYC. Pixie… Read More
Grilled Eggplant with Smoked Paprika & Basil
Grilled eggplant is delicious and so easy to prepare. Wash one medium eggplant and cut into 1/8 inch slices. Fire up a grill pan and spray with cooking oil – I like… Read More
