Squash Ribbons with Tomatoes, Peanuts, Basil, Mint, and Spicy Fish-Sauce Sauce

Now that I’ve officially lived in Austin longer than I’ve lived anywhere else, I’m getting used to the growing seasons here. And,…

Squash, Roasted Tomato, and Popped Black Bean Salad

It just happened again. You know when you pick up a new cookbook, start looking through it, and quickly realize you want to try e…

Cherry Tomato and Goat Cheese Cobbler

I keep coming back to the book Huckleberry . I had a feeling this would happen when I first read it . I haven’t baked my way enti…

Santa Fe Summer BBQ Pizza with Whole Wheat Crust

Aaaaand we're back. This weekend we drove to the Oakland/Morgan Hill/San Francisco area for my little brother's wedding…

Southwestern Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Just look at all those gorgeous colors and flavors! I love me some southwestern food, but with the addition of all these extra …

BLT Pasta

My love/hate relationship with tomatoes started long ago. I grew up hating tomatoes. I'm pretty sure my Mom made sure of it …

Cherry Tomato and Ravioli Soup

I have three gardening pots in my backyard. In one of them, I've planted my herbs (cilantro, basil, and Italian parsley). I …

Grilled Portobello Pizzas

While I was in the desert , Austin received a whole lot of rain, and since I’ve returned home, we’ve had a few more rainy days. A…