Lavender Macarons with Vanilla Bean Buttercream
Tue, 16/03/10 – 14:54 | 6 Comments

Sweet little lavender macarons are filled with an exotic vanilla bean buttercream to make the perfect afternoon snack.

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Sauteed Chanterelles
Sunday, 7 Mar, 2010 – 17:54 | 8 Comments
Sauteed Chanterelles

Earthy chanterelles are lightly seasoned with olive oil, shallots and garlic to make the perfect companion for a grilled steak or as an appetizer when served on a piece of toasted baguette.

Barley Salad
Saturday, 27 Feb, 2010 – 23:18 | 4 Comments
Barley Salad

The forgotten superfood, Barley, is flavored with spring time green onions, kale, and creamy goat cheese to make this easy and healthy dinner entree.

Baharat Scented Rice with Roasted Cauliflower
Thursday, 14 Jan, 2010 – 13:23 | One Comment
Baharat Scented Rice with Roasted Cauliflower

Organic brown rice is simmered to perfection with green onions, olive oil and grated carrots, then lightly scented with warm bahart, served with simply roasted cauliflower for an easy midweek dinner or a great side for a roasted meal inspired meal.

Duck Fat Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 15:50 | 9 Comments
Duck Fat Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Brussels sprouts and shallots are slowly roasted in duck fat until caramelized to bring out the natural sugars and flavors.

Roast Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese and Tahini Dressing
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 9:24 | 12 Comments
Roast Acorn Squash with Goat Cheese and Tahini Dressing

The creaminess as well as the tartness of goat cheese rounds out the sweetness that roasting brings to fresh squash, the garlicky tahini dressing is the added bonus.

Sweet Potato Chips
Friday, 31 Jul, 2009 – 10:49 | 6 Comments
Sweet Potato Chips

I always like to “kid” ourselves into thinking that the sweet potato is the “healthy” alternative to the potato.  I love potatoes and could  eat them everyday, literally.  Neither of us are yam fans and …