Gravlax, a Nordic dish of raw fish, is something my mom makes every Christmas Eve. She prepares pounds and pounds of it, and every year the amount grows as our family does the same. The salmon is marinated, spiced, and pressed with weights. It is also surprisingly versatile in a host of recipes. Gravlax is…
Apples are oddly personal. There are so many different varieties and flavors, but usually one or two types will trigger nostalgia. As a kid growing up in New England in the 1970s, the apple of choice in our family was the tart Macintosh. When we moved to Spain, I’d walk the market with my mom…
Clams! I love all types of seafood, but when they are sweet, small and cooked to perfection, clams ring out at the top. My love affair with the clam started in Cascias, Portugal, where I broke my own rule of photographing a meal in public. Two nights later, I skipped most of a buffet, and…
Layer Salad usually makes its appearance in the Summer at a pot luck or BBQ. It traditionally has peas, cheddar cheese, bacon and ranch dressing or mayo, but you can make this salad with any ingredients you have on hand. I decided to challenge myself and invent my own layer salad. I used romaine, cherry…
If guests unexpectedly stop by and your house is a train wreck, relax! Sit them on the back porch with a tall glass of fancy iced tea and a jar full of homemade cookies. This recipe is quick and easy to make and will buy you some time to do those neglected breakfast dishes. Relax!…
This roast pork loin can served hot or at room temperature. One big misconception of dinner is that it always needs to be piping hot. Room temp food can often taste better, as the flavors and juices have time to become more fragrant. I like to make a larger quantity of meat than you could…
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