edible ventures

Berry season is well underway.  When I saw that this month's issue of Everyday Food had a whole feature on raspberries, I had to get in ...

Here is a quick and simple supper to whip up when you get home from work.  Greek salad is kind of a no-brainer - a simple vinaigrette drizzl...

There is really no excuse for the fact that it took me this long to try roasting a whole chicken.  I know it's not hard, and I know peop...

Today I am continuing my growing trend of making casseroles.  This one serves a purpose, however, as my mother hurt her foot and is recoveri...

The one question I get from my fellow attorneys more than any other when they hear about my blog is, "How do you have time?"  It m...

I think I've found my culinary calling, and its name is the casserole.   Something about the cooler (relatively speaking) fall weather ...

This soup may not be particularly pretty to look at (baby food, anyone?) but it presents a rich, slightly sweet, and wholly satisfying b...

It was good to get back into the kitchen, even though I'm still not well. I couldn't stand eating takeout or going out to eat every...

I'm guessing right about now you have two questions. The first one is, what the heck is mache? And the second one is, how do you prono...

It's rather ironic when you think about it. People associate creamy, rich foods with the French, and yet French potato salad is a much ...

It's time for a yummy, far-east inspired meal. It comes together quickly if you're impatient like I am, or you can do it properly a...

Sometimes you want a side dish that is a little bit different from the norm. This is one that might take you outside of your comfort zone, ...

We went to a really fun BBQ yesterday, and I (or I should say we, but I commandeered it immediately) was appointed to make dessert. That is...

We had a brunch party at our home today for mother's day (a day early). I made two types of muffins, and each was delicious in its own ...

Yes, I admit it. I bake a lot of cookies. They're fun to make, convenient to eat, and universally loved. (At least within my univers...

Here is a delicious, light version of the traditional Italian wedding soup. It's quick, tasty, healthy and satisfying. Exactly what I ...

In movies and TV shows, when someone moves to a new neighborhood, or a family member passes away, or a baby is born, or pretty much any othe...

The rest of the flank steak I bought when I made the Thai salad a few weeks ago was sitting in our freezer, so I decided it wouldn't bre...

What is that strange, yet somehow alluring picture, you ask? And do I want to eat it or do I want to run away? You want to eat it. Trust m...

It's new year's eve, a day for canapes, chips and dips, and cocktails. So what would be better to help you prepare for the onslaugh...