Here’s a chance to enjoy the earthy, meaty umami of mushrooms in a pizza. Finish this pizza with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan, as well as fresh mint if you have some on hand. Pair it with Caesar salad or this green salad.
May 17, 2013
Mixed Greens Salad with Red Onions, Artichokes and Hearts of Palm
May 17, 2013 By 1 Comment
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
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 [...]
November 13, 2012
Winter Greens: Arugula, Roasted Onion and Parmesan Salad
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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
November 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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. [...]
August 12, 2012
Baby Artichoke & Potato Salad
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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
July 4, 2012 By 1 Comment
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 13, 2012
Love Arugula? Enjoy this Arugula, Roquefort and Caramelized Onion Salad
June 13, 2012 By 2 Comments
Some kids just love salad. Mine are adventurous eaters, but we struggle with salad. So I suppose arugula, with its peppery flavor, was a little too much to ask. Even my twelve year old foodie won’t touch the stuff. I, however, love it. When I find a super fresh baby arugula bunch at the farmer’s market, [...]
May 21, 2012
Summer Corn and Tomato Saute
May 21, 2012 By 1 Comment
My produce bushel arrived Saturday with, among other things, 3 ears of bi-color corn. Summer’s here! And while we ate the corn simply with butter and a sprinkling of herbs, I remembered this recipe for Summer Corn and Tomato Saute. I hope you enjoy it. Get the other recipes in the photo here: Coleslaw with [...]
April 16, 2012
Classic Potatoes au Gratin
April 16, 2012 By 3 Comments
This has to be one of my most requested recipes. And for good reason. It’s a crowd-pleaser. (What’s not to like with all that cream?) And it’s a breeze to make. In the winter months I like to make it with half sweet potatoes and half russet. Several weeks ago I made this dish for [...]
