Lovely Citrusy Shrimp with Bulgar and Haricot Vert Crisp, cool, clean. I think that is what we need right now. And that is what you have in a dish like this Lovely Citrusy Shrimp. I certainly needed this with all of the construction going on in my apartment. I am almost losing it, as it is all … [Read More...]
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Sicilian Orange Cake with Dark Chocolate Glaze
By Mary 10 Comments
I had a little trouble getting this cake out of the pan... This Italian cake is not too sweet but super moist so you can make this a day ahead and eat it for several days without losing anything. … [Read More...]

Pork Chops with Ginger Blackberry Sauce
By Mary 4 Comments
My lead construction guy told me, with a wry smile, that this would be my “last supper” in my kitchen. You see, I am completely renovating my kitchen in the city apartment and this recipe that I threw … [Read More...]

Thanksgiving 2020
By Mary 4 Comments
Thanksgiving is around the corner and what are we to do with the pandemic and the growing rise of Coronavirus cases? We’re not supposed to get together with anyone outside of our “pod”. I get … [Read More...]

Braised Short Ribs – savory and a little sweet!
By Mary 7 Comments
Finished Braised Short Ribs - savory and a little sweet! I love this time of year - the beautiful fall colors, the weather getting crisper and cooler, sweater-time, bundling up in front of a … [Read More...]

Salmon Rice Bowl with Ginger-Lime Sauce
By Mary 5 Comments
Finished Salmon Rice Bowl with Ginger-Lime Sauce and a side of roasted broccoli. I have been wanting to post this recipe for quite some time. Probably before I even had this blog - ha! Truly. I … [Read More...]

Grilled Flounder with Sweet Tomato and Chili Chutney, Rosemary and Sage
By Mary 8 Comments
Flounder hot off the grill! How many of you adore eating fish but are longing for ways that are quick and easy and would love to add a new zing to just a regular old piece of grilled fish with … [Read More...]

Sunny Golds with Bacon Pasta Sauce
By Mary 5 Comments
Finished Sunny Golds with Bacon Pasta Sauce on Spaghetti. It’s summertime and the living should be easy, right? Well in this Covid/ pandemic time, nothing seems easy. But I hope this super simple, … [Read More...]

Green sauce
So, I had read this article/rough recipe about green sauces in Food and Wine magazine just a few days ago and I thought I would try this myself! I have so many greens and herbs in my garden, and I had … [Read More...]

What We Should Be Eating & Making Now
By Mary 4 Comments
So, I have been trying out new recipes for you BUT, I haven’t found any that are great enough to share with you. They just aren’t and I’m sorry I haven’t had the time to fuss with them to make them … [Read More...]

Garlic Scape Pesto
By Mary 6 Comments
Summertime means pesto time, right? Usually it is basil for me but my friend Lainne at Ethel and Tom’s farm stand in Red Hook told me that Kim, from Second Chance Farm was buying bunches and bunches … [Read More...]
Dinner

Herbed Sea Bass for a Birthday Dinner
By Mary 19 Comments
My real birthday was on Thanksgiving Day this year, so my sweet oldest son and his lovely girlfriend wanted to make me a birthday dinner on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Of course I was delighted!! … [Read More...]

Roasted Squash and Radicchio Salad With Buttermilk Dressing & Sweet Corn Arepas
By Mary 32 Comments
You know I love salads for dinner and since it is the season for squash, I wanted to share this recipe with you! It may sound a little bit time consuming, but it’s not. Perfect for a meatless … [Read More...]
Appetizers

Tangy Sorrel & Potato Soup with Bacon, topped with MOM’s Popped Lotus Seeds
By Mary 16 Comments
When I first heard about MOM's Popped Lotus Seeds, somehow I didn't think they could possibly be popped seeds from the lotus flower, but that's exactly what they are! The seeds are underneath the … [Read More...]

POURfect Measuring Beaker with Roquefort Dressing for Baked Crispy Wings
By Mary 7 Comments
POURfect products are simply perfect - in the words of my good friend, Margaret! She calls this a handy-dandy measuring cup, because it is easier to see the point on the cup where the surface of … [Read More...]