Mise en Place

As much as I love to cook, there are days when I don’t.  When I’m in Busy Mom-too much work—phone ringing off the hook—life is total chaos–just get it done mode, I am not a pretty sight in the kitchen. Continue reading

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Book Review: The United States of Arugula

In the cookbook section of my library and bookstore, there are a couple of shelves of books that feature titles about food history, famous chef memoirs and books by famous food writers and critics. That’s where I found this one. Continue reading

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My Late Summer Tune-Up

After another year of loving to cook and post on Sauce and Sensibility, I’ve just started a late summer tune-up.  Meaning, I’m taking a few weeks to get my health in order.  Taking advantage of summer’s bounty of vegetables and fruits, fresh salmon and halibut (and other favorite fish) and a wildly productive herb garden Continue reading

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My Favorite Guacamole

It was a long time ago, but I still remember the best avocado I ever had.  I am entering my junior year of college.  It is a hot, late summer evening, and I’ve driven back to school with the carload of belongings that will feather my college nest for another year.  Continue reading

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Tomato, Goat Cheese and Black Olive Tarts

What I like about this recipe is that it is a good basis both for creativity and cleaning out your pantry.  It has a good basic filling, and frozen puff pastry is a great thing to keep in the freezer at all times.  Continue reading

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Indian Spiced Grilled Salmon with Raita

Combining the bright spices of Indian cuisine with the ease of summer grilling makes for an easy, really full-flavored and healthy meal for family or company.  I adapted this recipe from one that I made from a spring issue of Bon Appetit—and it tasted so good, Continue reading

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