Easy “guacamole” avocado salad
In case you were wondering: no, I haven’t stopped blogging. I have been very busy with work that is actually paying me money. So the...
Egg-y the Snowman
I don’t ski. I’m probably the only person in all of Switzerland who doesn’t. And, frankly, I don’t want to ski. There. I said it....
From the heart … to the heart (Tomato and mozzarella bouquet appetizer)
Looking for an original, guilt-free Valentine’s day appetizer? This tomato and mozzarella bouquet is fun and easy to make. It’s a heart-healthy choice for those...
Nori-wrapped seared scallop sashimi
And the tale of my seared sashimi extravaganza continues. (This is part 3). Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy. It consists of very fresh raw meat,...
Lemon pepper seared tuna sashimi
This is part 2 of my seared sashimi extravaganza. Sashimi is a Japanese delicacy. It consists of very fresh raw meat, most commonly fish, sliced...
Sesame-crusted seared salmon sashimi
I haven’t been blogging much lately. That’s because I had foot surgery a couple of weeks ago, so I haven’t been *doing* much worth blogging...
Five-spice glazed carrots
It is a huge challenge to get my elder son to eat any vegetable or fruit. He categorically refuses. In fact, for a while I...
Veal a la crème
While playing Suzette, a cordon bleu cook in the Zurich Comedy Club‘s production of Don’t Dress for Dinner (November 6-16, 2013), I cooked all the...
Worms in dirt
I have a tradition of making fun food for Halloween every year. In the past, I have made monster pizzas, meringue “ghosties,” green monster hands...
Honey balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
This is a very simple salad dressing recipe that tastes great on most salad greens, especially romaine, ma¢che, red and green leaf lettuce, red and...