So this recipe starts as a great salad that you don't have to worry about it sitting out at a picnic or gathering. Then magically, turn it into a chilly night soup with the leftovers! The touch of acidity with the lime juice is a perfect foil to the beans. I like to grill […]

This is another favorite Food and Wine recipe. I love to take a food such as granola– so expected to be sweet and chewy– and turn it on it's head– Savory Granola! I do love granola and this version is so versatile. Change up the nuts, add some spicy spices! This recipe crowns the best […]

Years ago, I originally made these fritters for a cooking demo at the Dripping Springs Farmer's Market–on the fly–using whatever I found in the stalls on arrival. These fritters are so versatile. Change up the veggies. Use ricotta, goat cheese or feta. Even though you are frying them, they don't soak up too much oil. […]

Mediterranean Chicken Salad-Salsa Verde Italiano 4 cups cooked chicken, roughly torn or shredded 1 rib minced celery 1/4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes (if using oil packed, drain and pat dry. If using dried, reconstitute in a little hot water first, drain, dry and dice) 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or nuts of choice 1/4 cup […]

Tuscan Panzanella Salad with Salsa Verde Italiano
 Serves 4-6 Preheat oven to 325° Toss together:
1 large loaf peasant bread or any hearty artisan style bread, cut into 1”-2″ cubes, about 4 cups
. Drizzle with ¼ cup olive oil and 2 cloves garlic, minced Spread out onto a sheet pan in a single layer and bake […]