Nick’s brother was kind enough to send three boxes of Omaha Steaks for his 29th birthday. And then Sam was born and the weather turned cold and we lost our desire to grill outdoors. Enter the broiled steak salad! I’ve had this bookmarked since Kate and Rachel blogged about it last year. This dish couldn’t [...]

(family favorite!) Ingredients 1 lb spinach 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 pint strawberries (local are best!) 1/2 cup vegetable oil 2 T sesame or sunflower seeds (we prefer sunflower seeds) 1/2 cup sugar 1 t worcestshire sauce 1 1/2 t minced onion Directions Mix dressing ingredients in a small bowl and toss with spinach [...]

Valentine’s Dinner 2008 (serving size: 2) Ingredients 1 lb. white asparagus EVOO 1/4 lb. shitake mushrooms 1/2 teaspoon pressed garlic 1/2 teaspoon chopped tarragon leaves salt and pepper balsamic vinegar 1/2 lb. arugula 2 beefsteak tomatoes, thinly sliced Directions In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart of salted water to a boil. Set up a [...]