Pork, apricot and tomato tagine
Morocco is one of my favorite places in the world, and of course tagines represent much of what there is to love in a beautiful part of the world.
Roast crispy chicken with fennel and onions
What I like about this recipe is the essence of the fennel and onion steam through the chicken while roasting, adding a deeper flavor.
luscious lemon olive oil ice cream
Lemon ice cream…it does not curdle, and it does not disappoint.
The art of the table, and knowing which rules to break
creating a beautiful table and setting the tone …it is always better to know the rules and then decide on which ones to break. In the mid 17th century at the court of Louis XIV in France the ‘art of the table’ began to take shape with a set of formal rules. The idea of…
Delicious eggplant with sun-dried tomatoes & pomegranate
I first served Eggplant with Pomegranate at dinner for friends, and to this day when I see one of the guests, she still mentions the dish. It is really quite unusual and there is a richness in the flavor that is unforgettable.
chocolate fudge brownies with white chocolate chips
Delicious fudge-y brownies with the just the right amount of white chocolate chips.
Entertaining with Ease
Sliced oranges with cinnamon
I was first served this for dessert at a restaurant in Portugal. At the time to me it was pure genius. So simple and bringing two delicious flavors together in a perfect way.
A tomato and mozzarella salad
Fresh and wonderful tomatoes mixed with mozzarella, basil, olive oil- the perfect harmony of flavors. I cannot eat enough of this!
