Herbed Tri-tip on the Grill with Watermelon Salad

Herbed Tri-tip on the Grill with Watermelon Salad

I’ve had my head in the clouds for the past few days, languishing in cyberspace, and avoiding all types of involved cooking or baking.  We haven’t had to deal with the weather so many of you are melting in, so I can’t use that excuse.  

Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad:  It’s a Meal

Sesame Ginger Chicken Salad: It’s a Meal

My husband is more than a little dismayed about the weight he gained over the busy season this year, so guess what we’ve been eating? Salad.  Lots of it. But we’re regular salad eaters, so this isn’t dismal news.  I just make the salad the 

Pea Shoot Salad with Bacon & Lime

Pea Shoot Salad with Bacon & Lime

I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve seen recipes for salads that call for pea shoots and I’ve just just flipped the page knowing I wouldn’t be able to find them without going out of my way.  Can you EVEN imagine life without 

Creamy Spinach and Avocado Soup

Creamy Spinach and Avocado Soup

My husband and I were recently in Las Vegas wasting money everywhere except Thomas Keller’s restaurant, Bouchon at the Venetian, where we had the most amazing spinach soup.  I love spinach, and was surprised after eating the silky, rich tasting, and intensely green puree, to