Today I am preparing a dish that will pair beautifully with the Portuguese white wines that are currently featured at Heinen’s, Shrimp and Chorizo Stew. Before moving to Chicago I lived in
Summer brings a bounty of fresh vegetables in every color. This is my favorite time of year. There’s nothing like sitting in the garden eating warm sun-drenched tomatoes with salt. Doesn’t everyone
Cooking a whole fish to feed your family or the whole darn village is unbelievable easy and quick. There are many reasons to cook a whole fish. First is the taste. The
It is time for delicious summer salads! Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Shrimp+Avocado and Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken Salad. Yum! During the winter we curl up with bulky sweaters and enjoy comfort foods
Overnight oatmeal is a great healthy breakfast option that can be easily prepared the day before. It’s even good in just a few hours if you can’t wait. Today, I’ll show you
What in the world is a Buddha bowl?? Well, it seems the jury is out on the exact difinition. It was first described to me as a bowl so full of goodness
If you have just had a house full of guests for Easter weekend and you want an easy to make dinner that doesn’t compromise taste or nutrition, this is it. Salmon burgers
I’m on the hunt for recipes that let me feel that spring is only moments away. This bright green herb blend marinating tender-sweet shrimp with creamy, rich cauliflower mash and smokey garlic
Today I am planning a Saint Valentine’s Day feast that is sure to win the affection of whomever you make it for. Pan seared scallops in a lemon butter sauce, creamy mushroom
With these short winter days dinner time seems to sneak up on me. Quick and easy is my highest priority. This creamy, roasted red pepper sauce with spirals of zucchini noodles is
Most of the vegetables I make are roasted, slightly cooked or raw. I’m not one to put butter and cheesy sauces on vegetables mainly because I like the flavor of most vegetables.
Happy New Year 2018. Like many at this time of year I wake to a new year with the pressure to make a new start, clean up my act, do things differently,
As the days get colder, the mornings turn crisp and the frost sparkles in the sunrise light. Meanwhile, the Modern Farmette kitchen is bustling as we cook up new holiday recipes for this year’s
Roasted vegetables are a staple in my cooking throughout the year but never more consistently than in the fall and winter months. The entire house smells delicious when there is a pan
This week, with Thanksgiving approaching, you might find yourself with a house full of family and/or guests in the days prior to Thanksgiving Day. With all the cooking we will all be