Category Archives: Recipes
carrot soup with harissa
It’s been so chilly these past few days that I think another soup recipe is in order! Carrot soup is so simple, but this one has a bit of kick from the harissa balanced with the sweetness of the onion. … Continue reading
cannellini bean & chard soup
If you’ve read a number of posts on this blog, you’ll see my trend of excitement as spring weather approaches. One of my favorite way to spend a Saturday morning (and sometimes Saturday afternoon and Sunday) is gardening. We’ve been … Continue reading
grilled pecan chicken and bok choy
A few weekends ago I put the lil’ Weber grill back in action and experimented with a new grilling method: smoking with wood chips. Last year I pretty much focused on charcoal direct grilling without using the cover. If … Continue reading
a holiday brunch for women in design
This weekend Hello Kitchen co-hosted a brunch with Studio Balcones, a landscape and urban design firm run by Jennifer Orr and Ilse Frank. Since I designed Jen’s kitchen, and Jen & Ilse designed her neighbor’s courtyard garden, we had a … Continue reading
Monday roast: Salmon, Potatoes, Cauliflower & Peppers
I promise, this meal is way easier to put together than it looks! The whole purpose of the Monday night roast is to make things easy on myself: fewer pots & pans, minimal preparation, straightforward timing and instructions. It’s my … Continue reading
