May 22, 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

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

February 21, 2013

Detox and De-Puff at Deer Lake Lodge near Conroe

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Did you polish off a few more chocolates than necessary this Valentine’s Day? Get the diet back on track at Deer Lake Lodge, a new destination spa in Montgomery, TX dedicated to cleansing and detoxing. The resort is rustic, yet chic, comfortable and dedicated to eco awareness. The spa offers cleansing programs, yoga and medication [...]

December 4, 2012

Elegant Smoked Trout Mousse

smoked trout mousse appetizer recipe

Q: I’m looking for an appetizer to start Christmas dinner. Any suggestions? A: With its smoky flavor and creamy texture, Smoked Trout Mousse would make an elegant, yet casual start to a decadent holiday meal. And it wouldn’t be the holidays without a glass of bubbly, so pair it with your favorite sparkler. Enjoy! -alyce [...]

November 13, 2012

Winter Greens: Arugula, Roasted Onion and Parmesan Salad

winter salad recipes

I love a big green salad at Thanksgiving, and if the greens are arugula, even better. A couple of tips:

November 3, 2012

Instead of Mashed Potatoes, Try Potato and Celery Root Puree

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Why settle (again) for plain mashed potatoes? Booorrriiiinnnggg. End the snooze-fest with celery root. The addition of the root vegetable certainly wakes up this classic comfort food and lends interest! Serve it with roast chicken or game hens, seared duck, or braised beef. You will be pleasantly surprised with the unique flavor and fluffy texture. Promise. [...]

October 10, 2012

Wild Rice & Riso with Roasted Garlic

What’s better than roasted garlic? I can’t think of anything at the moment. So try this lovely tailgate or picnic salad featuring mild, roasted garlic for your next outing. I invite you to click for the other recipes: Herb Marinated Beef Tenderloin and Green Beans with Almonds & Blue Cheese, that complement quite nicely. Enjoy [...]

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 [...]