Roasted Salmon with Peach Arugula Salad Makes 6 servings Salmon 2 pounds whole salmon fillet, skin-on 1 teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon coarse-ground pepper 1 lemon, thinly sliced 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon […]
Grilled Salmon Tacos with Avocado CreamMakes 6 servings 1½ to 2 pounds side of salmon filet, skin on1 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon lime zest½ teaspoon coarse-ground pepper.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and […]
Last year I was so busy. On top of baking for the Matthews Farmers Market and cooking for clients, I finally finished the companion cookbook to my novel A Second Helping . With this busy work schedule, I found myself […]
Salmon is the most popular fish in my house. It’s loaded with a ton of flavor and nutrients that taste delicious and promote good health. But sometimes salmon can be a little boring. By adding a few vegetables and herbs […]
Pasta salad was one of the best ways I got vegetables into my kids when they were little. Throw any type of vegetable–except brussel sprouts–in a bowl with some noodles covered in a dressing, and they were golden. Now that […]
As the mother of two teenage boys, I feel like I live in the grocery store. All they do is eat. Sometimes groceries don’t even make it home. My darling children can devour an entire shopping bag of food before […]
With two boys active in school sports, some nights we don’t get home until after 8 o’clock. By the time we get home, we’re all so tired, and the last thing we want to do is wait an hour just […]
Shrimp and grits is a staple on the menu of many Southern restaurants. Each restaurant offers its own spin on the popular low-country dish. Some places just top a bowl of grits with sauteed shrimp, while other establishments smother the […]
Fra diavolo translates to “brother devil.” It’s an old-school Italian sauce that didn’t originate in Italy. It was actually created at a restaurant in Little Italy, New York in the early 20th century. Lobster was the seafood of choice for […]
Three months ago, Big Mony Merchandice turned thirteen. Ever since his birthday, I find myself getting misty eyed whenever I look at him. He’s growing up too fast, and I’m not prepared. Five years ago, he was this little boy giggling […]
Every year I anxiously wait for watermelon season to roll around. Watermelon is one of the few fruits I won’t buy out of season. I can’t risk it, I’ve been burned before. About eleven years ago, I bought a wedge […]
