Merry Mulled Wine
I always love to serve mulled wine at Holiday parties. I love the way the smell hits you when you walk in. It reminds me of Christmas time in England where every household greets you with a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie throughout the whole of December. Merry Mulled Wine • 3 […]
Watermelon Radish and Cream Cheese Toasts (Smoked Salmon Optional)
I love watermelon radishes! They are a bright, beautiful addition to the winter table. These are one of my favorite appetizers to serve around the holidays. They are quick and easy, not too heavy, and always a big hit. I am growing them in my garden this winter but they weren’t quite ready for the […]
15 Gifts from the Kitchen – Sunset.com
Homemade gifts are the best! Check out these awesome ideas from Sunset Magazine 15 Delicious Gifts From Your Kitchen: Click Photos For Link Fruit Jellies Salted Chocolate-Pecan Toffee Classic Cocoa in a Jar Candied Citrus Peels Citrus-Infused Vodka, Gin, and Tequila Quick bread in a bottle Citrus Salt Savory Spiced Shortbreads Rosemary Limoncello Peppermint Layer Cookies Orange […]
The Big Sur Spritz- Perfect for the Holidays!
This festive cocktail is just right for the season. Ease your way into a long fall evening… Make fresh fuyu persimmon juice using your juicer and add a splash to Champagne, or sparkling wine. Float pomegranate seeds on top and garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender or thyme. Add each ingredient slowly to avoid […]
Twice Baked Yams with Caramelized Onion, Creme Fraiche and Fried Sage Leaves
I made these for Thanksgiving and can’t even describe how delicious they are, you’re just going to have to try them for yourself! If you’re in a time crunch you can microwave the yams instead of baking and whisk the two eggs whole omitting the extra egg white. The result will be quite tasty but slightly […]
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Pecorino
Nutty, earthy, salty, sweet and spicy- These sprouts have it all! They are quick and easy enough for weeknight cooking but also make a lovely holiday side dish. This recipe can be multiplied and its a good idea to make extra because people will ask for seconds! Smaller sprouts work best. Preheat oven to 400* […]
Baked Salmon with Mango Chutney and Pecans
This is the dish friends and family ask for most often when I ask if they have any requests. Luckily it is one of the easiest dishes to make! This recipe is quick enough for a week-night dinner, but the sophisticated flavors make it a great choice for an elegant dinner party. It also works […]
Fourth of July Punchbowl
Gin is a marvelous summer drink. Everyone complains that they can’t drink gin, that they prefer vodka, that gin leaves them crying hysterically in i-hop doorways at 4am. The naughty ponies… Anyway, to those that proclaim they don’t like gin, I make them this and change their minds: In a large industrial size cocktail shaker […]
Top Secret Veggie Chili
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to make the best veggie chili in town. And why wouldn’t you? Veggie chili is healthy and hearty and tasty and the flavor is just so…American. Like BBQ, chili is one of those things we can imagine cowboys eating around the campfire in days gone by, […]
