Basic Short Crust Pastry
Using the tips of your fingers gradually rub the butter into the flour until it has the texture of coarse breadcrumbs.
Basic Baked Tostadas
Bake on a high shelf for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are browned and crisp. Move to cool on paper towels. Serve with desired toppings.
Crunchy Daikon Radish Salad
This easy, crunchy daikon radish salad is tossed with a toasty sesame vinaigrette. It is the perfect light summer side for all manner of grilled foods
Classic Mustard Vinaigrette
Classic Mustard Vinaigrette is one of my favorite salad dressings. Perfect with crunchier greens like romaine, it’s super easy to put together.
Chicken Braised with Lemon and Onions
Chicken braised with lemon and onions is a favorite weeknight dish that completely transforms skinless chicken breasts from bland into a tasty, comforting dinner with a flavor that says you spent hours on it, when you haven’t!
Gingery Poached Pears
These very simple gingery poached pears can be either a wonderful dessert or refreshing breakfast treat paired with a dollop of thick Greek yogurt.
Spicy, Smoky Chickpeas
Rinse the soaked chickpeas in cold water. Put into a medium sized pot with the shallot, bay leaf, and dried chipotle pepper. Add water to cover by about 1 inch.
Happy Pizza
Happy pizza happened when I was looking for a quick lunch and decided to repurpose into pizza a leftover naan bread with some tomato and mozzarella I had in the fridge. It was an epiphany. Naan is a fabulous foil for all kinds of savory toppings.
Watercress &Arugula Soup
Watercress and arugula soup has to be one of the easiest, lightest, tastiest soups you can make with these two super greens. The flavor is peppery and refreshing and the color out of this world, plus it’s delicious eaten hot or chilled. It’s delicious.
Easy Tomato Sauce
The title of this easy tomato sauce says it all. It is really easy, tomatoey and tasty too! It is my go to tomato sauce for pastas, veggies, pizzas you name it, plus it can make it with fresh or canned tomatoes