A beautiful, spicy hummus recipe made from pureed garbanzo beans, toasted walnuts, and spicy crushed red pepper oil finished with a few chopped olives and a bit of cilantro.
Writing about what I receive each week in my CSA delivery and what I end up cooking from it, as well as cooking in general, vegetable gardening, vegetarian life, and local restaurants in and near Durham, N.C.
Red wine and kirsch (a brandy made from cherries) are the base for this delicious seasonal drink, which is laced with citrus and warming spices like cinnamon, cardamom and black pepper.
Going out for dinner on Valentine's Day is for those who don't know any better. This year, avoid overcrowded restaurants and hurried chefs by cooking a delicious meal at home with your other half with this recipe for shrimp scampi.
A hearty main dish soup with sweet peas, arborio rice and hot Italian sausage. Rich, creamy and flavorful with a hint of sweetness and a touch of spiciness,
I've posted before about my favorite homemade spaghetti sauce. The original recipe came from my Aunt Marilyn via her sister-in-law. I love the recipe but since I can't leave well enough alone, I've been tweaking it here and there to
The egg salad sandwich recipe I turn to multiple times a week. Light on the mayo, with good quality eggs, chopped celery, and a sprinkling of chives on thinly sliced whole grain bread.
