Written by Lori on 17 August 2010
My good friend Cheryl is having a baby, her third, so we are throwing her a baby shower. We are all of a certain age that baby shower games no longer interest us (if they ever did) and were thinking that Cheryl is going to need some pampering, so the theme is a Spa Party. [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 25 July 2010
This is my version of one of my favorite salads from the Sweetwater Tavern in Northern Virginia. The secrete to plump cranberries and dates is to soak them. I like to put them in a bowl and cover them with water for about 30 minutes. If you want really amazing flavor soak them in white [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 29 May 2010
Ingredients – Creamy Cider Vinaigrette: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 tsp dry mustard 1 clove garlic, minced Celery Slaw: 2 lbs large shrimp, peeled & deveined 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp Spanish paprika sea salt and fresh ground black [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 18 April 2010
Ingredients: 1 large artichoke lemon, halved spring mix greens 1 1/2 teaspoons mild extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling 1 teaspoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 wedge Parmigiano-Reggiano for curls Directions: Cut off artichoke stem and discard. Cut off top inch of artichoke [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 28 March 2010
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups orzo 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock 2 small zucchini 16 black olives 1/4 cup sliced almonds 4 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1 tbsp chopped parsley a pinch of ground cumin a pinch of cayenne pepper Directions: Cook orzo in vegetable stock until al dente. [Continue...]
Written by Lori on 01 October 2009
Ingredients: 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries 2 Tbsp. Balsamic Vinegar 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1 tsp. Honey 2 Tbsp. Chopped Pistachio Nuts 1 4 oz. log goat cheese 4 Cups Arugula Leaves 1 cup mixed blackberries, blueberries and strawberries Directions: For the dressing: in blender combine 3/4 cup of strawberries, vinegar, oil, and honey. Blend until [Continue...]