Strawberry Rhubarb Fool
People from cold climes have many reasons to be jacked up over Springtime; no more long johns, baby birds, mud pies and our tart friend rhubarb. Growing up in Wisco, it grew wild outside our farmhouse and so we would end up with loads of rhubarb jam for the rest of the year. I don’t…
Orzo with Spring Green Veggies, Feta and Almonds
I really love super simple pasta dishes that come together quickly but are full of flavor. Let’s face it, we all need to eat more vegetables and recipes like this make it exciting. There’s a bit of white wine in here, so make sure you use something that you want to drink. I mean after…
Allspice Braised Chicken Thighs with Golden Raisins and Pearl Onions
Every so often I force myself to dig through my spice cabinet and reorganize, which is a game of Tetris considering this is what it looks like. That space measures a mere 12″x 18″, which I don’t think is even big enough to fit my cat Vinny. While I’m deep in the bowels of Madras…
Bangkok Flip
This recipe is a fun, tropical substitute for classic eggnog. Tamarind paste is commonly found in Asian and Latin markets, but equal parts lime juice and honey work well as a replacement. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon, if desired. Ingredients: 1 13.5-oz.can full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight in refrigerator 4 oz. white rum or…
