These shouldn't have worked but they did; they were fabulous! I added the Pancetta so as not to have to hear L.'s complaints about a lack...

I know, I know, I posted a squash related dip just last week. But it is cucurbit season and pumpkin and squash lend themselves really...

When we lived in Santa Barbara, I found a little restaurant with a lovely garden in back which served a version of these. Theirs had...

I have always felt that all of the components of corn chowder would make a good salad, but never got around to thinking it through from...

L. requested this while I was planning the menu and, though I am not a huge fan, I couldn't see any reason to say no. I am glad I didn't...

What I lost in orange color by adding leeks and bacon to this soup base, I more than made up for in depth of flavor. You could make this...

You know that fall is on the horizon when you start craving salads of bitter greens and chicory subsequently makes its first appearance...

The inspiration recipe below made me hungry but it sounded a bit fiddly to make especially since I don't own a food processor, and I...

I loved this. I really enjoyed the juxtaposition of creamy polenta, salty pancetta, gooey egg, crunchy asparagus and garlicky ramps. I...

Hand chopped top notch sirloin, smoked apple wood bacon, melted cheddar , the options of tomato, avocado, red onion, pickle and ketchup...

I had a glut of beautiful mini heirloom tomatoes, which made the tart very pretty and colorful but regular sized, red ones would work...