Hard boiled eggs get deviled with capers, fresh tarragon, spicy Dijon, and a bit of crisped ham to finish it all off. An easy way to twist your deviled egg recipe for Easter. The windows are open, and outside in the dark of night a soft rain is falling. It's that steady … [Read more...] about Tarragon Deviled Eggs with Capers and Crispy Ham
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Margarita Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo and Welcoming in Spring
Cinco de Mayo is just around the corner, and with the weather warming, it's the perfect time to take out the grill for fish tacos and make yourself a margarita. On our block, we joke with the neighbors that once the snow falls, we don't see anybody for five months. People … [Read more...] about Margarita Fish Tacos for Cinco de Mayo and Welcoming in Spring
Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
This orzo pasta salad is loaded full of spring asparagus and artichokes. A bit of white wine vinegar and lemon juice make this the perfect salad for an early season picnic or a a springy Easter dinner. Easter is less than two weeks away. It seems like it's been coming … [Read more...] about Spring Orzo Pasta Salad with Asparagus and Artichokes
Spring Vegetable Fried Rice with the Kids
I've shared fried rice before, only that time there was chicken involved, and this time I turned to whatever the farmer's market would supply me with. I came home with a mesh bag full of sugar snap peas, baby bok choy and beautifully twisted garlic scapes. I've always been … [Read more...] about Spring Vegetable Fried Rice with the Kids
Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli
Spring marks the presence of fresh vegetables. You know, the kind that didn't grow in the ground. Artichokes, asparagus, spinach and ramps all start to make their appearance. And while Ole thinks it's cool to grill in the middle of winter, outside with several feet of snow and … [Read more...] about Grilled Artichokes and Easy Garlic Aioli