May 23, 2013

May 17, 2013

Mixed Greens Salad with Red Onions, Artichokes and Hearts of Palm

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This is one of my favorite salads. I love the blend of the lettuces, the crunch of the carrots and the addition of the artichokes and hearts of palm. It is a great green salad to pair with pizza or a hearty red-sauced pasta. Enjoy! -alyce photo: fulton davenport

April 1, 2013

Roast Leg of Lamb with Spring Herbs

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Today’s recipe features a springtime staple, leg of lamb. I love the herby flavors in this recipe. Enjoy! -alyce photo: fulton davenport

March 8, 2013

Got Meyer Lemons?

meyer lemon tart recipe

Looking for a recipe for those juicy and abundant Meyer lemons? Have I got a recipe for you. Enjoy! -alyce eyster photo: ralph smith styling: julie hettiger

February 25, 2013

Spicy Shrimp Toast

asian appetizer recipe

This is a photo update to a previous post. So enjoy…again! -alyce

February 4, 2013

Oranges Oriental in Ginger-Cinnamon Syrup for Chinese New Year

asian dessert

As I was eating an orange from my Farmhouse Delivery bushel this week, it reminded me of a recipe for oranges in ginger-cinnamon syrup. What a great end to a meal to celebrate Chinese New Year, which is coming up on February 10. This a big week by the way, as Mardi Gras is February [...]

October 23, 2012

Broccoli, Leek and Smoked Gouda Tart

broccoli, leek and smoked gouda tart

I think I have written here before that I have a special fondness for baking, especially recipes that feature a savory tart crust with an eggy and/or cheesy filling. Yes, this recipe is a little more involved, but making a tart crust is similar to making a pie crust. If you’ve never tried it, you [...]

September 27, 2012

Fall Flavors: Lemon Chicken with Rosemary & Sage

chicken entrees and recipes

Yes! I’ve found a recipe to utilize the fresh sage and rosemary that grow so well in my herb garden. In addition to the herbs, the velvety, lemony sauce make this recipe ideal for an early fall, special occasion dinner. Serve it as it is here with Tuscan White Beans and Wilted Spinach and Radicchio [...]

August 12, 2012

Baby Artichoke & Potato Salad

potatoartichoke salad recipe

Fresh artichokes make this summer salad very special, but you may use the canned variety in a pinch. Enjoy! -alyce eyster

July 4, 2012

Happy 4th of July! Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup

summer cold soup recipes

As the heat rises, I begin to add cold soups to the menu rotation. You should too, because they are utterly refreshing and delicious. This Chilled Cucumber & Avocado Soup is especially creamy and satisfying. Serve it alongside a Mexican inspired meal like beef or chicken fajitas. Or as  an unvonventional side to a barbecue [...]

June 21, 2012

Ceviche Tostadas

fish & shellfish recipes

Fish and shellfish are two of my favorites for summertime eating. Not only are they light on the appetite, when featured in a dish like ceviche, no heat is necessary to cook them. This time of year that makes a lot of sense. This ceviche is easy to put together, just remember to find the [...]