In the span of a recent week I had been out for dinner several times and, upon slight reflection, I realize I ordered meatballs every time. Three meals, three orders of meatballs! The selections were of a Mediterranean bent, Italian, Greek, etc. and all equally…
A VEGAN recipe? Well yes, but I haven’t done a 180-degree turnabout from my preferred eating habits. I recently created this egg and dairy-free recipe for a hostess gift to a dear friend who is seriously allergic to both. I brought them to a…
Celebrations for Lunar New Year begin on February 16, 2018. Commonly known as Chinese New Year, this Year of the Dog marks the 4,715th Chinese Year. I always enjoy the celebrations and festivities surrounding Chinese New Year, and appreciate they go on for a…
Deep in the midst of winter we’re enjoying plenty of hearty fare – stews and soups, braises and beans. But I also appreciate a lighter side dish, with a salad boasting the flavors of winter. And, dare I say, a nice change up from roasted…
My publisher made a request for an orange loaf cake – he has a fond food memory of a cake his mother baked; redolent with orange in every bite, including on top of the cake. So off to my collection of classic cookbooks I went,…
Is it just me, or did September fly by? I must have been ecstatic last month, (“Time flies when you’re having fun…”). So it’s with a bit of a rush that I prepare this month’s Piedmont Pantry column for The Piedmont Post, because I blinked…
A walk around my neighborhood tells a tale of bumper crop lemons. I am only seeing front yards, and they are laden with lemons! This quick loaf cake recipe uses only the lemon rind, leaving you with options for using the juice. I…
THIS dish is the star every time we sit down to our spring time, corned beef dinner. Yes, we all appreciate the corned beef, but these potatoes, aka colcannon, are what my family love. Homey comfort food in the spotlight. My…
Cookies are the favorite dessert in my house. No question. Hands down. My family certainly enjoy other desserts; but when asked, they want a big plate of cookies set at the center of the table. And dishes of ice cream for good measure.…
In the deep of winter, this broccoli salad will surely brighten your plate and palate both. By now I’m hard pressed to face yet another serving of winter greens with much enthusiasm. This salad is a spark to brightness and crunch – and…