This recipe brings a rich variety of summer vegetables together in a delicious cold soup that can be made ahead and saved in the refrigerator until dinner time. A garnish of Saffron Spiced Chickpeas adds a flavorful twist to the Gazpacho and can double as a nutritious appetizer or snack.
Spring Paella is fragrant and appealing. It gathers a variety of fresh vegetables into a pretty rice dish that cooks on the stovetop. The rice is served all dente and the flavors are bright. This recipe works great for a weeknight meal and is festive enough for company. Once you have tried it, feel free to vary the vegetables and proteins to fit what you find available at its seasonal best.
As a child I loved Chicken and Dumplings. I helped Aunt Hen roll out the dough on her small kitchen table and I could hardly wait until it was time for dinner. Now my children ask for Chicken and Dumplings too. A favorite, across the miles and the generations, my grandmother’s recipe still satisfies a hungry family.
Earthy mushrooms and tender onions contrast luscious strips of creamy cheese in the filling for this Mushroom and Brie Quiche. Baked in a homemade pie crust it makes an impressive entree for brunch or dinner.
Here I offer a few lazy thoughts about family, frogs, salt, leap year, the gift of time, and a simple cup of Lemon Thyme Tea. This small recipe is for a simple herbal tea, made from honey, lemon and…well…thyme! Pair it with a plate of Thyme, Hazelnut and Lemon Cookies for a peaceful afternoon respite.
I have always believed that it was important to teach my children their way around the kitchen. For a while that seemed to be going well. My oldest son always loved to cook…
Fresh lemon and a few sprigs of thyme add interest and texture to the delicious aroma of roasted chicken. Sheltered in my cozy kitchen that wonderful fragrance announces that a nourishing dinner will soon be waiting in the oven.
Lemon thyme, hazelnuts and lemon zest work together to flavor the dough for these slice and bake cookies. Then a squiggle of tart Lemon Icing finishes Thyme, Hazelnut and Lemon Cookies with a touch of easy elegance. So much more than just a bright complement to an assortment of holiday sweets, these little gems stand alone as a welcome treat in any season.