Category: Food

Per request, here is a delicious version of the hash we practically lived on last winter. It’s the perfect breakfast or brunch food all year round; the chorizo is just spicy enough, the potatoes soft and tender, a bit of parmesan and a handful of kale, a squeeze of lemon to cut the richness… to … Continue reading “Chorizo Hash”

Just wanted to share this really simple take on the cheeseburger that Andrew made this past weekend: season burgers generously with garlic, sea salt, pepper, and thyme, and grill at 400 for approximately 5 minutes per side. Just before removing, add a generous amount of goat cheese and allow to melt slightly. Serve on a … Continue reading “A Darn Good Burger”

While visiting my dear friend Nora, I was smitten by this salad that she whipped up in front of me the first night of my visit — made from fresh cucumbers, tomatoes, chopped mint, and feta cheese, it was so light and refreshing I ended up asking for it all weekend: for lunch, for dinner, … Continue reading “Cucumber Feta Salad”

This recipe is inspired by the delicious dinner my sister made for us when I visited with Oliver last weekend. The secret is in the complex flavors in the sauce… it’s really a winner! I only tweaked a few things; of course feel free to adapt to your own preferences or what you have lying … Continue reading “The Best Fish Tacos”

Some days you just need to bake a cake for no other reason than to lift your spirits! I had one of those days recently, and decided to give Saveur’s coconut cake a whirl. With its bright white frosting and large shavings of coconut, it reminds me of the Easter cakes I used to covet … Continue reading “Coconut Cake”