I am SO ready for spring to roll around again! Even though we have had a very mild winter here in the Pacific

I have long been a HUGE fan of corned beef. As a child, I would request it on my birthdays for my special meal

I've always been quite fond of Saint Patrick's Day. The Irish holiday is one of my favorites for several reaso

I have to admit that I almost NEVER eat breakfast. They say that it's the most important meal of the day, but

Canelés or (Cannelés) de Bordeaux are a delicious little treat that I have recently discovered. The size of

This is a simple dish that came about when I came home in the pouring rain, had not been to the grocery store

Delicata squash is a little bit of heaven disguised in a gourd-like body - Milder and not as sweet as other w

My friend Vanessa gave me these beautiful apples from her CSA box. I was surprised that apples are still growi

I've mentioned in previous posts that I LOVE making risotto in the winter - Standing in front of a warm stove

I am terribly lucky in that I work within walking distance to the infamous Powell's Books in Portland. I am no

The Gin & Tonic is such a simple, no-nonsense cocktail, you may think, what can really be done to "perfect

I talked in this recent post of my FOF (fear of frying) and how I vowed to overcome that fear. With this recip

As a child growing up, I have fond memories of my Nana’s stuffed artichokes. Large bulbs that have had each

Roasting a whole chicken has always been a bit of a feat for me. It’s one of those classic dishes that every

Half and Half Linguini grew out of my love to eat a HUGE bowl of pasta. This pasta doesn't actually have half

Wedge salads have GOT to be one of my favorite salads. Typically they consist of a wedge of iceberg lettuce w

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that I’m a sucker for a good slow cooker recipe. I

I love discovering new, different, cocktails that I've never heard of before. This cocktail, however, is actua

Bulgogi Kimchi Tacos - BAM! Korean-American fusion is sweeping the West Coast food truck scene. And for good r

Green Bean Fries have become a popular appetizer item at many restaurants. I think that I could go to town on

Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish of fermented vegetables, the most common of which are napa cabbage and dai

This dressing is my nod to Green Goddess Dressing which was invented at the historic Palace Hotel in San Franc

Butter Chicken is definitely one of my favorite Indian dishes. I was introduced to Indian food by my dad, or "

I grew up in a big, fun Italian family, near Buffalo, NY. As a teenager, my family all lived on the same neigh

I...am...SERIOUSLY...on Christmas Cookie overload right now!!! Linzer Cookies and Cake Batter Cookies and a co

Chicken Piccata is a traditional Italian dish. Piccata translates to piquant or piquancy, which means tart or

Look at these little stacks of golden deliciousness! Smashed potatoes that are perfectly browned and crisp aro

I'm back with more Christmas cookies for you! I have a confession to make - I'm a bit obsessed with cake batte

Not gonna lie - This soup was really good! And, with Christmas coming up and a busy schedule of holiday activi

It's Christmastime! This weekend I took time to do all things holiday related. I did my gift shopping, decorat

Are you ready for the yummiest broccoli of your life!? I'm a BIG fan of roasting veggies. When roasted, vegeta

I think I'm on a comfort food kick this week! First was Macaroni and Cheese and now Meatloaf. Maybe it's becau

It's that time of year when comfort foods come out of the woodwork and in full force. Enter this dish - Creamy

If you have not yet met, let me introduce you to the Aviation cocktail - One of my favorite concoctions of al

This is my second attempt at Potato Leek soup. My first batch, which I made several months ago, just seemed

Now that the pumpkin craze is slowly subsiding with Thanksgiving passing us by, it's time for recipes that are