Back-to-School Lunch

Back-to-School Lunch

Talya just started Early Explorers. It’s a preschool program that’s offered at her daycare facility. But my girl is a creature of habit. So, even though she has some of the same teachers, she was less than thrilled to be down the hall in the “big...
Caramelized Onion & Asparagus Tartlets

Caramelized Onion & Asparagus Tartlets

These caramelized onion and asparagus tartlets are the perfect dish to make for a weekend lunch/brunch. The crust is my classic pate brisee that I used to make when I was the pastry chef at LuLu. This version has gotten a healthy-ish makeover but is still perfectly...
Beet and Apple Salad

Beet and Apple Salad

I love salads, and in general vegetables. Beets and beet greens are definitely among my favorite veggies. A while back, I was digging through some old Gourmet magazines that I never threw away. I was crushed the day I learned Ruth Reichel and Gourmet would be no more....