Seared Yellowfin with Kalamatas and Capers

Seared Yellowfin with Kalamatas and Capers

My husband has been on a diet.  Sitting at a desk most of the day catches up with you when you least expect it, right?  When we returned from Italy this summer, he decided he was going to do something about it, paying close attention 

Dry Rubbed Steak and Grilled Corn Salad a Perfect Combo

Dry Rubbed Steak and Grilled Corn Salad a Perfect Combo

We see them all the time — those recipes on the back of boxes in our pantry, or the inside of a chocolate wrapper, or an herb package label.  Do you ever try them?  I do, but it depends on what they are. Like the 

Chicken and Mushrooms with Mustardy Cream Sauce

Chicken and Mushrooms with Mustardy Cream Sauce

I’m sitting with my first cup of coffee noticing that after yesterday’s heavy grey gloom, the sun is actually brightening up my kitchen this morning, the patterns of light and shadows I love to watch definitely posing a distraction.  Today would not be the best 

Grilled Pork Kebabs with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce

Grilled Pork Kebabs with Cucumber-Mint Yogurt Sauce

Although I’m a fairly exploratory cook, rarely hesitating to try something new and different, I understand that this is a very relative thing, with some considering leaving the pieces of chopped onion in their marinara a bold step.  That would not be what I’m referring 

Pot Roast with Winter Root Vegetables

Pot Roast with Winter Root Vegetables

   Pot Roast with Winter Root Vegetables