I’m not big on red wine, but between receiving media samples, gifts and buying wine for past parties, I have somehow amassed a large collection of it.…
Fresh Tomatillo Salsa (Salsa Verde)
Cooking for a Crowd, Recipes, Small Plates & Snacks, Weekend Cooking August 9, 2011
My name is Maris and I’m addicted to chips and salsa. This is not a new addiction by any means. I’ve always loved the fact that Mexican restaurants give you the opportunity to eat endless amounts of tortilla chips. But more than chips, which would be more aptly named “vehicles for guacamole” I love the salsas and dips that accompany them.…
I will be the first person to admit that when I lived in New York, I did not take advantage of the culture that the city had to offer. Though I had friends and coworkers who went to concerts in the park on Wednesday evenings, art museums on the weekends and biking in Central Park during the summer, I was always in Camp Flee The City On Weekends. Now that I live in Chicago, I find myself outdoors a great…
In the winter, it’s easy to make dinner for a big group of friends. You pop a pot on the stove and make a big batch of lemon basil marinara sauce or kalamata olive marinara sauce with your favorite pasta and you call it a day. In the summer, if you don’t have a grill or outdoor space your options are fairly limited.…