Blogs about Recipes

I have been thinking a lot about the evolution of food, what was before we have now and what will come. As the world gets exponentially connected, trends, culture and society continue to change and …

Omusubi, aka Onigiri, is one of those foods that proves that simple really is the best. These humble little rice balls are a beloved staple in Japanese cuisine and are the best selling food in …

This three ingredient fig jam is designed for canning and uses just fresh figs, sugar, and lemon juice. It’s bright, flavorful, and so easy to make. If you find yourself awash in figs every year, …

One of my all-time favorite recipes for just about any leafy green you can imagine, my wild green cakes (or green burgers if you make them large enough) are indispensable in my kitchen. Some people …

In 1975, my grandma baked a loaf of poppy seed bread. While this may not seem worthy of mention, it was an unusual act in that she never repeated this... Source

A simple recipe for red pesto, inspired by a similar pesto from Trapani in Sicily. It's is a sun dried tomato pesto with roasted red peppers. Red Pesto with Pasta is the latest post on …

This easy Japanese-style Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon makes a great quick addition to your meal as a side or main dish! READ: Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry 白菜の炒め物

You probably have everything on hand to make a batch of these delicious Molletes, have you tried them yet?! That's how they've become such a staple in Mexican cuisine -- they use such common ingredients …

If you love hummus and the rich flavor of tomatoes, you’ll ADORE this simple sun-dried tomato hummus. It’s SO versatile, creamy, easy to make, and adds instant flavor to just about everything. Enjoy it on …

Easter is a holiday that I like more and more. We don’t have any special traditions, we do what we like and what we do one year might be completely different from the year before. …

This traditional recipe from Sardinia for pasta with artichokes is made with typical Sardinian ingredients; fregola (fregula), globe artichokes and Pecorino cheese. It’s an easy to make, simple and light fregola recipe that you can …

I grew up far more within the sphere of St. Louis than of Chicago. Though I was born in Chicago Heights and my uncles, aunts, cousins, and extended maternal family all lived in and around …

Over the pandemic, I quietly broke up with every pizza dough recipe I’ve shared to date. I know I have some nerve only telling you this now. The family wanted pizza for dinner weekly, and …

The farmers markets are moving from beige winter root vegetables to bright and colorful spring produce! So now that you’ve impulse-bought that local asparagus, rhubarb, arugula, or leeks are you wondering what you should make? …

Dear Reader, I hope you have enjoyed the writings and recipes featured here, whether you’ve just stumbled across them or followed for years! It means so much to me to know that my posts have …