A different twist on comfort food for breakfast. Cream cheese added to the eggs makes them extra-decadent, while the curry and shallots make them extra-savory. Delicious served on warmed plates with toast on a cold Seattle morning! 

Don't let the list of ingredients fool you. This is super easy, and gets rave reviews whenever I serve it. The salsa can be made the day ahead to save time. Strawberries can be substituted for the mango if you prefer - both are excellent! Combine leftover salsa with some drained black beans the next day for lunch. 

This quick salmon dish is perfect for a week night dinner. Serve with a side of sauteed spinach and a glass of pinot noir. 

A simple, sweet, green bean and bacon side that others will crave. 

Where I live loose meat sandwiches are know as made rights, this is a Mediterranean take on this favorite. You can use tzatziki sauce (cucumber/yogurt sauce used on Gyros) in place of the feta sauce to give it a more gyro kind of touch. 

Cool, tingly, and oh so refreshing, this lemonade helps cool you off with the fresh taste of mint.  

Kimchi, a popular Korean dish, is best described as a spicy , slightly sweet, pickled or fermented cabbage. I spent a year in South Korea and fell in LOVE with Kimchi! My friend Myong was kind enough to share her recipe and technique with me. Some ingredients may not be readily available in your local supermarket. Look for Kimchi (Fish) Sauce and Korean chili powder in Asian markets or online. Use kimchi in stir fries or your favorite Korean dishes. 

This is a delicious variation of a common Middle Eastern dish using grape leaves stuffed with lamb and a variety of seasonings. 

Lentils and brown rice provide a delicious and filling meal if you're on a budget. 

Tons of flavor with very little work! I spent the day looking for bay scallop recipes online and inspired I came up with this keeper! 

Turn a humble baked sweet potato into a sensational dessert by adding cinnamon and pecans, if desired. Drizzle with honey and heat in a microwave to enjoy a sweet treat in minutes.  

Fresh orange juice gets an adult twist blended with rum and an egg, and turns into a breakfast cocktail when garnished with an orange slice and maraschino cherry.  

This is a dense and delicious dark green nettle soup. Make it when nettles show up at the farmers markets in the Spring. Be sure to wear gloves when handling the nettles or they'll sting ya! 

This is a basic deviled egg with a little twist of ranch. 

Chicken, quinoa, and apples, combine in this tasty, easy curry! 

This Mediterranean-inspired dish of vegetables and quinoa is rich in flavor. 

Rhubarb is cooked until tender, then chilled and layered with sweetened whipped cream to make a summertime, backyard BBQ favorite!  

French fries are served on a sandwich with turkey and melted cheese. This sandwich is a local dish that can only be found in about a 50 mile radius of Springfield IL 

This recipe is compared to the flowering onions you get in a steak house! It is a breaded vidalia onion fried to be crispy and served with a tangy sauce. A friend of mine gave me this recipe, I have brought it to several cook outs and get great compliments every time. Enjoy! 

Caramelized onions accent the mayonnaise in this delicious sandwich spread.