On rainy days, sitting down in front of the fire with a bowl of thick, warm, comforting soup is such a treat. This chowder, however, really is a meal in itself, and comes together pretty quickly. If you want to add even more flavor, you can use fresh corn and use the cobbs to make a…
SPICY TUNA & OLIVE QUESADILLA
This is such a yummy and quick quesadilla to make! The crunchiness of the tortillas gives way to a sumptuous, creamy, soft and spicy filling. Feels like it’s laden with calories, but actually is pretty lean on the calorie front. I usually just slice it up and eat it like a pizza for lunch –…
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho with fresh crab
This chilled summer soup is really gorgeous. What makes it extra special is the use of heirloom tomatoes at the peak of their season. Topping the soup with a few non-traditional ingredients will make this recipe the stunning standout at your next dinner party or special occasion meal. Of course, any in-season variety of plump, ripe tomatoes…
Kale & Red Lettuce Caesar with Cara Cara Orange
Caesar Salad is probably my all-time favorite salad. A lovely blend of flavors and textures. I thought that you probably couldn’t improve on a simple Caesar, until I had a taste of my sister-in-law’s salad she had ordered in a restaurant in San Francisco. It pushed the ‘tradition’ envelope – and that’s what I really…
This Food & Travel Blog is all about my love of fruits and veggies, and about using as many as I can during the course of the week - whether at home or abroad. In fact, you could say I'm mental for veggies!