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Spicy Mango Lime Salsa with Asian Pear

Monday April 27th 2009

Mmm, mmm, mmmm. The combination of fresh mango, lime, and cilantro just screams summer. Food like this makes me want to kick off my shoes and go run through the sprinkler a few times. (I can’t tell you how glad I am…finally!…for the warmer weather.) This salsa has a really good balance of flavors and [...]

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Warm & Smokey Asparagus Salad

Tuesday March 24th 2009

Fresh asparagus is one of my favorite signs of spring. This salad is a fabulous, no fuss way to enjoy it. Whip it up when you start cooking dinner, then let the flavors happily meld together while you finish preparing the rest of your meal. Asparagus and bacon are a match made in heaven. For [...]

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Sauteed Cod with Garlic-Shallot Butter and Drunken Spinach

Friday January 9th 2009

When you start with fabulously fresh ingredients, it’s easy to make a delicious meal in no time flat. The main thing to know about cod is that you don’t want to overcook it. (Don’t worry, I’ll explain how.) For this dish, fresh cod is coated in rubbed sage, salt, and white pepper, then browned quickly [...]

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