• Sweet and Savory Nut Mix

                      1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup maple syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt 4  tablespoons rosemary leaves, ground in a processor 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 1/2 cups pecans 1 1/2 cups blanched almonds 1 1/2 cups walnuts 1 cup sesame seeds 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, shelled Cover a large rimmed cookie sheet or roasting pan with ...

  • Red Pepper Hummus

    Red peppers are bountiful at the end of summer and you can find them year-round in most markets. Hummus is yummy any time of year, but sometimes it is nice to try a new variation. This hummus recipe is so flavorful that you will want to make it a staple at your house. 2 cups dried ...

  • Cauliflower Tacos

    Tacos are trending and it is time to try tortillas filled with cauliflower steaks.  We recently purchased a Staub cast iron stovetop grill. When placed on a gas stovetop it provides the smoky-grilled flavor without the mess of charcoal or running outside to the grill.  Cauliflower, with a bit of olive oil becomes caramelized with ...

  • Pumpkin Galette with Goat Cheese

    Halloween was over and we had some incredible pumpkins that were too beautiful and large to throw out. I cut them up in large chunks, lightly buttered, and baked them for an hour at 375 degrees.  The chunks were soft and pliable. The baking removes the acidity of the pumpkin and gives it a nutty ...

  • Fabulous Focaccia

    Super easy and flexible, focaccia is the perfect appetizer packed with flavor. I'll be serving it with friends before the Lions kick-off on Thanksgiving afternoon and before the big meal is served. Focaccia 3 large sweet onions, cut in thin strips 1 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus additional for topping 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup butter 2 1/2 warm ...

  • Nordic Cuisine at Noma

    The day finally arrived and our “ship has come in” to Langeliniekaj port in Copenhagen, Denmark. Two days earlier we were notified by an email that there was an opening for two for lunch at the communal table at the food-world famous Noma restaurant. After weeks on the waiting list we could not ...