Flavor First

May 2022
Traditionally, Ratatouille is a slow simmer of sweet onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes with garlic and herbs, melting into a stew. This chilled interpretation adds a hint of smoky flavor from roasted peppers and a fresh zing from grated lemon peel.

September 2021
About ten years ago, I was asked to develop ten recipes using a delicious tart cherry that is often dried, the Montmorency cherry. My project was for ChooseCherries.com, which provides recipes and information about Montmorency tart cherries. 

April 2021
My husband and I took our first cruise together early last year, before the pandemic ended all travel plans. We chose to visit the Yucatan Peninsula, with stops in Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico. 

January 2021
As a chef and dietitian, I am always asked about healthy cooking tips, especially as they relate to weight loss. 

July 2020
Named after the original growing area in Hatch, New Mexico, authentic Hatch Peppers have always been a Southwestern favorite.

November 2018
With Thanksgiving comes the official start to the holiday season, and that means holiday parties are right around the corner.