A Blog Buffet
This rich, mildly smoky Canadian Maple Cedar-Plank Salmon is glazed with maple syrup, balsamic, grainy mustard, butter & garlic. Easy and mouthwatering! I got hooked on cedar plank grilling, first with our Cedar Plank Flattened Chicken and Cedar Plank Whole Chicken recipes and now with planked salmon. The salmon is exquisitely moist and tender with a…
This red quinoa salad is loaded with healthy greens, roasted carrots and beets, topped with avocado and a delicious orange-balsamic dressing. Yum! This is not your simple green side salad. It’s substantial. It has lots of interesting flavors and textures – from earthy (beets) to creamy (avocado) to caramelized (roasted carrots) to zesty (orange) to…
For a taste of summer, Pesto Orzo and Vegetables a simple, healthy dish with pesto, spinach, green beans and tomatoes. Packed with flavor and ready in 20 minutes. I planted a lot of basil in my garden this summer, so I made several batches of fresh pesto and found a few new ways to use…
This rustic puff pastry tomato tart is a simple, tasty appetizer for a casual dinner party or a light lunch served with a salad and a glass of wine. When tomatoes are at their peak, this tart is amazing, but it still works beautifully when they’re not. The herbs, garlic and capers boost their flavor….
These vibrant, sweet, caramelized Grilled Carrots with Balsamic Glaze add a little drama to the table. A great side dish for BBQs and potlucks. I bought some beautiful young fresh carrots at the farmers market the other day to use for an upcoming potluck. I found a promising recipe for glazed grilled carrots on the…
Shrimp Chowder Thai Style combines the heartiness of a chowder with Asian notes of [dairy free] coconut milk and curry paste. Creamy, spicy and fabulous I made this shrimp chowder on Friday evening, set down a big steaming bowl with some crusty buttered bread on the desk where my husband was playing xbox with his…
Mango Salad Dressing has a bit of heat, tang and natural sweetness and a lot of sunshine. Silky smooth, lots of flavor. You need ripe mangoes for this recipe to get a smooth creamy texture. The rest is up to you. If you like it sweeter, add more honey. Tarter, add more lime. Spicier, add…
Herb potato salad is a perfect light summer side dish that’s quick and easy to make and full of herb-y lemon flavors. Great for picnics (no mayo), potlucks and BBQs. I’m not a big fan of mayonnaise-based potato salads. I prefer a vinaigrette dressing which seems lighter and fresher somehow. The lemon, Dijon, garlic and…
