Small Plates
Cookies with fair-trade chips
Here's the link to my back-to-school column in Northwest Catholic, the magazine for the Catholic Church in Western Washington. Photo by Janis Olson […]
Grab last of heirloom tomatoes to pair with penne
I know, I know. I'm supposed to get the stuffed halibut recipe to you that I promised last week when I posted Vietnamese caramel chicken. I'll do it, but first […]
Vietnamese caramel chicken a big hit
We had family in town last week from Los Gatos, Calif. I didn't do all the cooking because there are enough family members in Vancouver so we could take turns. I […]
Coquilles St. Jacques to honor a saint
Tastes change. Just look at my recipe for Coquilles St. Jacques. This rich and creamy dish has given way to more healthful eating in our household. But once in a […]
Pack the cooler and get going on a hike
This column first appeared in Northwest Catholic, the magazine for the Catholic Church in Western Washington: Our favorite close-to-home hike is to the top of Beacon Rock in the Columbia River […]
Try this cake for birthdays or Mother’s Day
This column first appeared in Northwest Catholic. I used my grandmother's recipe for the frosting, but I think whipped cream stiffly beaten and then served immediately (if you have a […]
A lesson on potatoes from France
I have a go-to recipe for scalloped potatoes that involves nothing more than layering slices of potatoes, chopped onions, salt and pepper. Sift some flour over each of the three […]
Leftover hard-cooked eggs and a traditional potato salad
This post first appeared in Northwest Catholic, the magazine for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The food basket was styled by Ellen Bollard of the office of communications for the archdiocese. […]
Crab and shrimp cakes for Sunday supper
At the fishmonger's the other day, I realized I had not had crab and shrimp cakes for a very long time. Yes, the halibut looked gorgeous; and the salmon, tops. I was […]
Need your ideas for this calamari sauce
I'm still trying to replicate a squid dish I had in Padua, Italy, last fall, but I'm not there yet. In fact, if you have ideas, add a comment at […]