Prosciutto and Melon is an easy appetizer recipe and a sure fire family or party pleaser. Quite simply, it’s not only an easy recipe, but a healthy recipe as well. I’m always looking for a quick dinner recipe that can be beautifully presented. This fits the bill. Best of all, you  can prepare this yummy recipe […]

Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck shares his Spicy Tomato and Basil Bruschette recipe.  You can never go wrong using fresh ingredients like tomatoes and basil. Wolfgang Puck recipes are always crowd pleasers. Whether you go to one of Wolfgang Puck’s restaurants like Spago’s, or just try an easy Puck recipe at home, you’ll never be disappointed. SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS […]

  This Zucchini Carpaccio with Avocado, Lemon Thyme and Pistachio Oil is a healthy, easy to make end of summer salad, especially if you have extra  zucchini from the garden or your local market. My friend, Helen, brought this salad to the opening of our crab season dinner this summer.   SERVES  3 INGREDIENTS 1 […]

Love the fresh beans, tomatoes and herbs in this colorful salad. Yummy flageolet, chickpea, haricot  and yellow wax beans show off for this recipe. Nothing better than going to the farmer’s market at the end of summer and savoring the fresh produce! Chef Steven Arial from LUC’s shares a favorite recipe he created for the […]

Cucumbers, watermelon and fresh mint leaves with sliced celery combine to make this a fabulous, refreshing soup. Chef Steven Ariel, from Seattle’s gem of a restaurant, LUC, shares the recipe he created for a perfect summer evening appetizer.The sliced cherry heirloom tomatoes, diced cucumber and fresh mint leaves make an easy, beautiful garnish. SERVES  8 […]

The Giraffe Restaurant, in White Rock (British Colmbia), Canada, is an intimate gourmet delight just over the US border. The exterior is covered with ivy and the protected outdoor dining area has both overhead heaters and cozy blankets for guests. Or choose the indoor dining with white tablecloths, simple flower centerpieces and enjoy beautiful views […]

Whenever my husband and I go to our friend’s house for dinner, we know we’ll have great food.  Linda is a gourmet cook and her husband, Hal, always pairs wines perfectly with each course. So this particular evening,  I was fascinated by Linda’s quail egg crostini appetizer, as I had never cooked or eaten quail […]

With the opening of Dungeness crab season just around the corner, it’s time to share my favorite mustard sauce. It’s simple, easy to prepare, and absolutely delicious. Try it on any fresh crab, but it is especially good on Dungeness crab from the Pacific Northwest. If you can’t purchase nearby, then order it to be […]

Mango is my new, favorite fruit to add to salads and just about anything. Summer is a perfect time to incorporate mango in this fresh, easy to make salsa. Put on fish and turn ordinary into fabulous. Best of all, it takes just minutes to make.   SERVES:  4 INGREDIENTS 1  cup chopped peeled mango […]

  Want a guaranteed over the top delicious green salad? Try this recipe from Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. It is fantastic. I remember reading many years ago that this salad was named the best salad in the country. This just might be true. Try it and see what you think! SERVES:  4 to 6 INGREDIENTS […]