Eat Little, Eat Big

I used to be a chocolate chip kinda girl, now more an oatmeal raisin one.  Don't get me wrong, I love chocolate but when reaching fo...

We love stuffed turkey burgers so I'm always trying to come up with a new "surprise" for the stuffing.  The answer is often ...

As I recently mentioned, we've been eating a fair number of Asian themed meals lately.  They are quick to put together-usually from s...

I've been cooking a fair number of Asian themed meals: stir fries, curries etc. This recipe is based on one that a group of us used to...

This recipe resulted from the monthly challenge from the Daring Kitchen .  The Daring Cooks' February 2012 challenge was hosted b...

I know not everyone can get fresh strawberries right now.  If you can, this quick treat is always appreciated! I hope you have a Happ...

Now here's a fun little appetizer. While these take a bit of effort to make, they are sure to please.  We ate these (along with lots ...

It is that time again!  I look forward each month to my assignment for the Secret Recipe Club .  This is a large group of bloggers who c...

I'm dying to do this recipe again.  It was very easy and very satisfying.  Bonus:  also good for you!  I saw a recipe on some website ...

I've yet to make a Mark Bittman recipe that I didn't like.  This recipe was adapted from one of his in "The Food Matters Cook...

Mmmm, fresh out of the oven!  We don't eat biscuits as a general rule although I used to eat them frequently enough when I lived i...

Making short ribs . Submitted to  Black and White Wednesdays . Check out all the great black and white photos at The Well Seasoned C...

This is a great side dish for chicken fajitas . If you don't want to bother roasting the peppers, I've also made this successfully...

This was my first time, but not my last, cooking short ribs.  I don't know why I've stayed away.  Mr. ELEB loves them and I have e...

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We sure enjoyed this roasted squash dish when I served it on Boxing Day for ourselves and some of our friends. The recipe is an interestin...

This is the pupu (appetizer) I took to a neighborhood New Year's Eve celebration.  It couldn't be easier and, as long as you lik...

Rustic Ham Loaf Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays

Here's a great recipe for when you want to get something on the table quickly but you want to stay on the healthier side of things.  ...

Hummus is one of those things you'll always find in our fridge.  But other than that, I'm not a big fan of chickpeas.  I have tri...

Vanilla Bean Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays

#1 Healthy Egg White Breakfast Treat; #2 Lemon Parmesan Pork; #3 Slow Cooker Pork Verde; #4 Cheesy Penne Pasta Bake Welcome to 2012!  I...

This recipe was in the group of "top recipes" for 2011 based on page views.  I posted it after New Years but thought I would re-...

Mr. ELEB is training for a half marathon and wanted a bit more carbs in some of our meals.  We both like whole grain pasta so I created a...

Hope you enjoyed a wonderful Christmas! Here is a pizza with an amazing combination of flavors. I could (and did) literally eat the sauc...

Mr. and Mrs Claus arrive on Maui!  Merry Christmas to everyone.

I've been determined not to gain weight over the holidays and so far so good (**I've actually lost a couple of lbs**). We've ...

Have you found the terribly addicting website " Pinterest "?   If not, I suggest one of two things:  If you're a visual per...

We all have our "go to" products.  Here is one of my new favorites:  La Tortilla Factory Smart & Delicious Soft Wraps...

Do you love dim sum?  We do and always try to go to our favorite dim sum restaurant when we get back to San Francisco ( Yank Sing -a t...

This dish was inspired by one of my favorite dishes, potato wrapped sea bass, at Isa Restaurant , San Francisco. That dish is smothered...

In my "to try" file are about a dozen naan recipes.  So, of course I can't seem to get going on making some-just keep l...

Coffee Break-want one, now! Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays

Mmmm.  Little pillows of ricotta cheese (no not mashed potatoes!) on top of whole grain pasta, sauce, pepper jack cheese, beef - what...

It's only been a week since Turkey Day, I know.  Trust me, these turkey burgers pumped up with tangy blue cheese, salty pistachios ...

Mixing egg whites for meringue Submitted to Black and White Wednesday

On Friday, I spoke of everything in moderation and trying to eat healthy most of the time.  Well, I'm sure you can appreciate that...

I hope that photo makes your mouth water...mine is and it is only 8 am here as I'm typing this!  Of course, if you are still stuffed ...

Amazing whole grain bread in Ireland, 2011 Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays I hope you have a great Thanksgiving and that you ...

This should really be a "Meatless Sunday" or "Meatless Day Off" recipe, it took much longer than I had anticipated.  ...

If you have followed the blog for a while, you know I am a fan of Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois' "Artisan Bread in Five Minute...

Sailing out of New York on the QM2, 2011 Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays .  Go check out all the other fun black and white phot...

Do you enjoy a good challenge?  Me too, so I joined the Daring Kitchen -a group of hundreds of cooks around the world who come together e...

The photo didn't turn out very well (they  really  weren't burned) but this white bean and salmon appetizer did!   I made the bi...

A daily respite on our recent trip to the UK and Ireland.  Submitted to Black and White Wednesdays

It's that time again!  I'm really enjoying the opportunity to participate in the Secret Recipe Club .  It is a collection of...

When I'm out for my morning bike ride, I sometimes have some creative ideas for the kitchen.  Take these scone muffins...I wanted to m...

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What do you do when you have some sad looking veggies in the fridge?  Make soup of course!  I based this soup on the success I had with ...