Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Cilantro-Lime Sauce

These potatoes are a “showstopper” and they can be served any time of the year. They are a delicious compliment to any Sunday roast and they have been a great hit with my vegetarian friends! This summer on a family sailing outing I served these potatoes with a luscious BBQ steak! I prepared the sauce…

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Gail’s Cobb Salad

4 slices of bacon (nitrate free) 2 hard boiled eggs 1 head organic iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 cup of organic spinach 1 organic heirloom tomatoe, chopped 1 organic heirloom tomatoe, cut in slices 3 organic radishes, sliced thin 1 small organic avocado, cubed 4 ounces feta cheese 1 organic shallot, chopped fine 1 cup organic…

Pesto

Pesto, is a sauce originating in Genoa, Italy. It traditionally consists of crushed garlic, pine nuts, coarse salt, basil leaves, hard cheese such as Parmigiano-Reggiano or Pecorino Sardo, all blended with olive oil.  I love to have Pesto in my fridge to use as a dip, a marinade for chicken or fish, a pasta sauce,…

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Thai Dressing

Or as my niece and nephews would say…”Thai’d up Med Salad“ Disclaimer Alert – this salad is addictive!Since I first made this salad…M asks me everyday…”Can we having quinoa salad for lunch today?” Yes, it is that amazing! Dressing Ingredients 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 tablespoons of fresh ginger, grated 2 tablespoons of soy sauce…