The Mixed Grill

There’s so many different pieces to an great outdoor meal that it is hard to know where to begin. This Continue reading →

Simple (Mayo-less) Potato Salad

This one goes great with any outdoor gathering – BBQ, salads, or just drinks and appetizers. There really isn’t much Continue reading →

Kale Salad with Pear and Orange

This was, admittedly, an accident. For many months now we have been making salads with kale – generally adding things Continue reading →

Appetizers: Honeycomb with Apples and Cheese

Once again, a simple and popular starter that can be shared as part of a cheese course at small gatherings. Continue reading →

Appetizers: Roasted Grapes and Burrata

This one couldn’t be easier or more delicious. It was one we had at a great restaurant in Santa Monica, Continue reading →

Appetizers: Tuna Carpaccio with Yellow Pepper and Lime Salsa

This, too, was a dish we had in Hawaii during the summer. It is amazingly simple, fresh and light; full Continue reading →

Appetizers: Shaved Zucchini with Parmesan and Almonds

This is another simple, fresh tasting appetizer which we think we first had on the North Shore of Kauai – Continue reading →

Appetizers: Fingerling Potatoes with Egg Yolk Crumble

We recently had a double birthday celebration. In planning the meal, we realized we had several very simple recipes which Continue reading →