C – This recipe could have gone in so many directions. I think we threw every idea out there. None of us really agreed on a particular dish. It was starting to get annoying. Jim’s idea of oregano lemon garlic chicken didn’t seem to wow me. I didn’t want anything … Continue reading →

J – You don’t have to fuss over this one … Just be gentle. Use a high-temperature oil to prevent sticking. Don’t leave the grill. This delicious salmon cooks in just a few minutes. We do lots of salmon. When I go into our fish monger, the question is invariably: … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: C – Grilling the perfect piece of meat has always been a challenge for me. Jim, the grilling expert, helped me with understanding how to grill a great tri tip. Not so hard after all. J – Most tri tip gets way overcooked … unfortunately. It’s such … Continue reading →

J – You can go BIG with this one! The thing about cooking for a crowd is, well, you have to COOK for a crowd. Some things will just not work when you have a large number of hungry people who want to eat at different times … or who … Continue reading →

C – Yes, I’ve married a picky eater. Cooking for my husband can sometimes be a challenge. He’s picky in a particular way. I finally put a nail into what he’s so picky about. He can’t eat savory things with sugar in them. After two years of making savory things … Continue reading →

C – Chocolate week could have been an entire week full of desserts. But, I wanted a challenge. Can I make savory chocolate recipes? Something like meat? Yes, I can! I was really surprised at how good this chocolate BBQ sauce was with chicken. I had a little problem with … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: C – This quiche took a lot longer than I expected. But, it’s the best quiche I have ever had. This would be a great treat for any Mother’s Day brunch. Mom and everyone else will thank you for it. C – Sometimes my big mouth and … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: C – I was so surprised at how good this sandwich was the first time I tried it. It’s such a simple sandwich that’s packed full of flavor. Oh and did I mention it’s vegetarian. We had to share this recipe with you again. C – This … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – I always thought having pizza for breakfast was an act of desperation. Not this pizza! Last year, and inspired by Luke, we started making our own pizzas. Christina really got into it. This breakfast pizza completely changed my attitude toward having pizza for breakfast. This … Continue reading →

Update and Redux: J – This is one of those really elegant dishes that is completely worth making. Actually, not all that hard … as we discovered when we first made it. It was inspired by one of Luke’s infamous brunch creations. Except, he wasn’t there when we cooked it. … Continue reading →