Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette

Zesty Balsamic Vinaigrette

  I eat a lot of salads, but rarely use pre-made dressings. I often find they taste flat — like they’re missing something that can’t be bottled. You can’t bottle the taste of fresh herbs and most don’t use flavorful oils or seasonings; instead they get a lot of...
Sayulita Beans and Rice

Sayulita Beans and Rice

  Beans and rice is one of my favorite meals. It’s filling, comforting, and nutritious. Because both beans and rice are versatile ingredients, it’s also a meal that you can make differently almost every time you make it.   Like this recipe. It has ground...
Turkey and Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

Turkey and Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

I don’t usually eat right when I get up, unless I know I’m going to have a long day ahead. I usually find that when eating first thing in the morning, I’m hungrier, unless I eat a lot of protein. That’s how this recipe came to be. It’s full of protein, with some...
Sayulita Shrimp Salad

Sayulita Shrimp Salad

I had some leftover shrimp cocktail after a backyard barbecue and wanted to use it up the next day. Since it’s already cooked, you’re limited in what you can do with it without it turning into a rubbery mess. And eating shrimp cocktail by yourself isn’t what I’d call...
Chicken and Leek Stew

Chicken and Leek Stew

Like most people, I cook with the weather. So when it’s warm and sunny, a salad is on the menu and cold weather calls for a hearty stew.     This is the time of year when we the days alternate between snowy and warm, so dinner plans can change at the drop of...