Monthly Archives: June 2007

Famed Family Corn.

Famed Family Corn.
I was seriously berated the other night by my fourth grader, then my fifth grader and finally my husband: “You mean, you haven’t told them about the corn?” They were drop-the-jaw shocked that I hadn’t shared with you quite possibly their favorite, quick and easy vegetable side… [more]

Pesto round 12: Pesto Halibut

Pesto round 12: Pesto Halibut
Well, it could be round 12. It seems pesto makes regular appearances in my life. Like a good dream that repeats itself with countless variations. There are so many versions of pesto, and how to use it, it is astonishing. You can find my recipe for basic pesto here,… [more]

A Sliver of Soy Maple Salmon

I paid $16.31 for a sliver of salmon yesterday. Just a sliver, enough for one, barely two if you piled the plate high with grilled veggies. Rice or couscous wouldn’t be a bad idea, either, since you won’t have the heart to leave any of the sauce behind. My upbringing,… [more]

Walnut Pear Endive Salad

Walnut Pear Endive Salad
It is amazing to me that I haven’t yet shared this salad with you. Don’t you love unusual salads? Don’t you get a smidgen tired of serving the same salad over and over? How about when you look in your fridge and the green leaves shout out… [more]

soy balsamic flank steak

soy balsamic flank steak
Kids love it: it tastes like meat candy. They also love it because if they help me make it, they get to measure and pour and add a pinch of this and a glugg of that. Anything that feels like a science experiment, eh? I love to make it… [more]