Chimichurri Sauce
I love the reaction I get when I serve this bright green Chimichurri sauce to dinner guests. The color is brilliant green and the flavors are explosive. I know this word doesn’t truly describe the...
View ArticleWarm Farro with Wilted Baby Spinach and Crispy Pancetta
Meet my new discovery, Farro. Well, it’s not really a “new” discovery, I’ve just finally figured out how to cook with it. Farro is one of those new again ancient grains to gain popularity in the...
View ArticleCabbage, Carrot and Dried Cherry Salad with Creamy Yogurt Dijon Dressing
This is my new “go to” salad. For some reason I’ve been on a cabbage kick lately. Not sure what got that started but my frig has constantly been full of purple cabbage, savoy cabbage, and Napa...
View ArticleHeidi’s Peanut Butter Cups
Chocolate! It’s time. It’s time I posted something über delicious and almost naughty. And these little darlings are just that. So delicious and so decadent and rich they almost feel like your...
View ArticleSummer Lasagna
I suppose you’re wondering what in the world is Summer Lasagna? Well, it’s lasagna I make in the summer. 🙂 Naw! Just kidding. Summer lasagna is my answer to lasagna all year-long. Just like soup,...
View ArticleBreakfast Cookies with Oatmeal, Cinnamon and Raisins
I wish my house could smell like fresh-baked oatmeal raisin cookies all the time. The sweet smells of cinnamon and brown sugar remind me of my childhood, when I’d come home from school and my Mom...
View ArticleMiette Inspired Macarons – Guest Post
Every month or so my friend, Maria Nelson, posts a picture on Facebook of glorious looking pastry she’s just created. And usually I drool all over my computer. I loved these darling little sweets so...
View ArticleMy Favorite Steamers
On July 4th the sun finally arrived. It was a glorious day. We have a joke around these parts, summer begins day after 4th of July because that’s usually when our sunny weather arrives. This year...
View ArticlePerfect British Pasties! Guest Post
I love pasties! And my friend Suzie Kuflik is the Queen of pasties. And the Queen of other fine foods like her Thai Chicken Salad, Sausage Rolls, Lemon Tarts and I could go on and on. Suzie grew up...
View ArticleSmokey Bleu Cheese Burgers with Walla Walla Sweet Onions and Horsey Sauce
You might be saying to yourself this doesn’t look like a typical Karista’s Kitchen recipe post. Well, unique it’s not, but fresh it is! Yep this was a night that dinner had to happen, but it needed...
View ArticleChicken in Coconut Sauce
Chicken in Coconut Sauce School is back in session and I’m doin the happy dance! I love back to school days. Crisp cool evening breezes, a new season of fruits and veggies, that are almost ready to...
View ArticleMeyer Lemon Beurre Blanc over Salmon
Today, I’m talking sauce! Ask anyone who has known me for a while and they will tell you I love to make sauce. Sauce seems to elevate a meal and make it feel special. It adds another layer of flavor...
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