The real world has been keeping me incredibly busy lately. I know I’ve been posting less, and I’m sorry! The truth is that I actually have a few truly wonderful recipes to share with you, and have been sitting on them far too long. I just can’t seem to find the time to put… Read More Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
A year ago today, I posted my go-to recipe for Fresh Tomato Sauce. Which means (1) you should make that sauce, and (2) it’s tomato season again! I got back from Italy (where every tomato is a sweet-tasting gem) and poof! The mountains and mountains of tomatoes – heirlooms, cherry, homegrown, take your pick –… Read More Tomato Zucchini Rice Gratin
It’s now officially Spring! I may still have a few more Winter-y posts up my sleeve, but now that the official start of Spring has passed, I think we’re all in the mood to see some green. This chicken salad just screams Spring – three types of bright green peas, and a naturally creamy but low-fat… Read More Three-Pea Chicken Salad
There isn’t much new to report from the Pâte à Chew Kitchen – I’ve been spending these cold winter days primarily working a lot, spending quality time at the gym, and thinking about new and fun recipes to try. I’m also still focused on staying healthy (I promise I didn’t eat too many of the delicious… Read More Salmon with Lentils
I’m not a huge fan of sweet or heavy breakfast breads, but I love the idea of scones. There are lots of ways to make them, and when done right, they can only be described as heavenly. But more often than not, scones are terribly disappointing. Scones can be notoriously dry, heavy, and flavorless. Think… Read More White Chocolate and Sour Cherry Scones