Ginger Miso Dressing Recipe

An American Japanese restaurant style salad dressing that is great served over some crispy lettuce with a few tomatoes and cucumber slices. 

Huevos Rancheros Recipe

One egg + one jalapeno + one tomato + one ounce Jack cheese + one whole wheat flour tortilla = Brunch for one.

Lunch for Two

Add in a loaf of fresh bread, a few crackers and a bottle of chilled white and you are set! J

Socca Recipe

I found a socca recipe a while back on Mark Bittman’s list of personal favorites and knew I had to try it. 

Cauliflower Korma

Vegetable Korma is one of our favorite Indian Takeout meals so I decided to give it a try at home.

Herbed Goat Cheese Tea Sandwiches

I needed an appetizer for an afternoon barbecue that could be made ahead, travel well and served as everyone returned from a day of exploring Ocean Grove, NJ.  Tea sandwiches seemed like the perfect option. 

Black Plum Cake Recipe

It’s the start of plum season and I needed a dessert for North Plainfield’s Music Night that would be a sweet accompaniment to the wonderful jazz, rock and folk music that my neighbors create. 

Cherry Ice Cream Recipe

I acquired a Cuisinart Ice Cream machine and have been itching to try it out.  Along comes this lonely bag of cherries sitting in my refrigerator looking for a purpose and Voila!  

Pad Kee Mao with Ground Turkey and Spinach

I hadn’t planned on writing up this recipe (and hence the lack of photos), but it was very good and came together quickly for a week night meal.