Aug
10
2012
Plate Your Passion’s Favorite 2012 Summertime Salad Enthusiasts of Plate your Passion may already recognize my affinity for salads; the versatility and the creativity of the salad are infinite. It is no wonder that the salad dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times. In fact the word salad is derived from the Latin word […]
Oct
02
2011
Entertain with an Exotic Appetizer The other day our dear friends Lizette and Marcin came over for a relaxing Indian summer evening on our rooftop deck. We started out the evening with a mussels appetizer that had a bit of kick, lots of flavor, and juicy plump mussels. This recipe is inspired by a waterfront […]
Dec
06
2010
Spicy Thai Beef with Tri-color Peppers BBWWB Day 2 On Tuesday, I brought to the table a Thai carry out favorite of Burak’s but with an extra punch of flavors and colors. In addition to bold soy sauces, chilies, and fresh herbs, I added red, orange, and yellow bell peppers for a sweetness to balance […]