Ceviche, y Bienvenidos en Mexico!
It’s day two of a week long vacation near Tulum in the Yucatan peninsula and I’m already dreaming of how I am going to…
Summer
Summer Berry Brownies
I never thought it would come to this, but I have to admit that brownies are not always the ideal dessert for every occasion, or every season. They are very…
Summer salad with cherry tomatoes, nectarines and “bocconcini”
It’s been a whirlwind of a summer. I feel like I just slipped on the season’s first pair of sandals, and it’s already mid-August….
Key Lime Pie
The following is a perfect dessert recipe for the hottest days of summer. Key Lime Pie originates in the Florida Keys, where they know…
Mango Salsa
Approximately 8 years ago I was at home on my Texas ranch during summer break from college, bored with the quietness of it all,…
Grilled Flatbread
I just can’t resist posting one last grill recipe for the final days of an all-too-fleeting summer. I’ve been intrigued by grilled flatbreads for…
Grilled Rosemary Shrimp Skewers
I’m officially on vacation, which means I won’t cook anything that I can’t throw on the grill… These shrimp kabobs are delicious and flavorful,…
Summer Grilling Guide
Almost exactly one year ago I found myself hauling a 90 pound (40 kg) cardboard box into the San Antonio, Texas airport and checking…
Chilled Avocado, Cucumber & Mint Soup
It’s hot. Really, really hot. One of the many habits I’ve adopted from Italians is an unhealthy obsession with the weather, and in a…
Arugula & Potato Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
I’ve never been the hugest mayonnaise fan. I know this is just the nth confession that seemingly disqualifies me from properly representing American cuisine,…