Waiter, There’s a Flan in My Soup
Julie | March 14, 2012

Homemade beef stock is the ideal base for French onion soup, enlivened with creamy Gruyere cheese flans and toothsome barley.
Julie | March 14, 2012

Homemade beef stock is the ideal base for French onion soup, enlivened with creamy Gruyere cheese flans and toothsome barley.
Julie | February 25, 2012

A Samoa-like coconut-almond macaroon torte with luscious dark chocolate ganache: a positive miracle of grain-free, dairy-free baking, as far as I am concerned!
Julie | February 6, 2012

Homemade jerky from grassfed beef makes a great protein and iron rich snack that my son and I love.
Julie | December 25, 2011

Niman Ranch applewood smoked ham with an apricot-brown sugar glaze; orange-glazed carrots, sauteed broccoli rabe with onions, and creamed potatoes based on my mom’s childhood memory.
Julie | November 26, 2011

A recounting of our 2011 Thanksgiving dinner, and a few of the best recipes from it.
Julie | September 30, 2011

A week’s worth of dinners cooked in my mom’s absence, mostly with a Mexican influence; and a recipe for watermelon salsa.
Julie | September 22, 2011

Smoked barbecue pork spare ribs with a side of creamy, chile-flecked corn pudding.
Julie | September 19, 2011

Chicken breasts stuffed with fresh pesto and mozzarella cheese, wrapped in prosciutto: an easy, flavorful dish that is pretty enough for company!
Julie | September 9, 2011

Greek meatballs with beef and bulgur, simmered in tomato sauce and served with baba ghanoush in freshly made pita—the perfect post-grape harvesting dinner!
Julie | August 29, 2011

A homey pot roast with an unusual flavor base of rhubarb, ginger, honey, and beets!