great recipes made even better
This recipe is actually the first page in my recipe collection notebook – it’s the drink that officially tells me summer is here. What could be better or more refreshing than fruit soaked in alcohol? I suppose that is why the name Sangria means “heaven” in Spanish. Oh wait… no, it actually means “blood” – …
Besides being really fun to say and inspiring you to sing, “Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan…” while cooking, this meal is a slam-dunk all the way around – as a breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Shakshuka or Shakshouka, is a North African dish of poached eggs in tomato and chili peppers. I recently learned about this meal …
This salad is a consistent winner – it always comes out great and is repeatedly requested. I made this for a potluck party about 12 years ago when I thought to myself, “no one every brings anything healthy to potlucks, so I’m making a salad!” This one looked interesting to me, so I tried it …