Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

Baby Artichokes with Garlic and Tomatoes

  But don’t be fooled by the name “baby artichoke” as they’re not “baby” or “immature” artichoke at all. An artichoke plant will sprout several regular sized artichokes near the top of the plant and much smaller...
Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce

Fish with Citrus Caper Sauce

We planted a few citrus trees in our backyard 7 years ago, but shhhh….don’t tell anyone in my neighborhood watch program because technically us homeowners in this lovely planned community are not allowed to plant anything that’s not on THE LIST OF...
Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

Chimichurri is an Argentinean condiment that I love slathering on grilled steak, especially skirt steak. While the recipe varies from town to town, family to family, the basics are olive oil, parsley and oregano. Other ingredients, like red wine vinegar, garlic, and...
Seared Scallops with Creamy Sauce

Seared Scallops with Creamy Sauce

Wednesdays are the craziest days in our household. Not only do the boys get out of school 2 hours early each week, but Tae Kwon Do classes start at 5:45pm. Because the boys take separate classes, they normally don’t get out until 7:30pm which means dinner has to...
Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom

Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom

Fellow noodle lovers! Get ready to wrap your fork (or chopsticks) around this Japanese Noodles with Shimeji Mushroom dish that’s sure to become your new favorite comfort food. Whether you’re a fan of Japanese udon noodles or soba, this recipe aims to...