Patatas Bravas Serves 2 Welcome to the weekend! I’m someone who loves potatoes in all incarnations but these are especially tasty. I used to eat these with my girlfriends when we would go out for happy hour at our favorite tapas bar. Now I serve…
Potato Leek Gruyere Soup
Potato Leek Gruyere Soup An entire week of rain has me in soup mode. Our butterfly release (my son’s latest and by far coolest in-home science experiment) has been delayed so meals are currently enjoyed with our resident colony of 4 Painted Lady Butterflies (still…
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
Broccoli Cheddar Quiche: 8 Servings Some children love broccoli. My son is not one of them. This quiche is my solution to get him to enjoy eating his not so favorite vegetable. What I also love about quiche is that it can be made in…
Jalapeño and Fresh Orange Margarita
Jalapeño and Fresh Orange Margarita Makes 1 drink This is the perfect margarita when you want a bit of heat and don’t want to splurge on two bottles of alcohol; my ultimate margarita uses Cointreau as well as tequila. The fresh fruit juices make the…
Sweet Summer Red Potato Salad
When we were growing up, this salad was introduced to us by our Greek friends. Now when I have it, it just reminds me of summer hikes and the adventures of my childhood. Good memories brought back with the fresh taste of lemon mixed with…
First Birthday Carrot Cupcakes
First Birthday Carrot Cupcakes Makes 12 cupcakes I can’t think of a more perfect first birthday cake than carrot cake. If you’ve been stressing for a year about feeding your child, the idea of a sugary box cake just because they are 1 may feel…