by Heather Sheire | Jul 29, 2011 | Gluten Free, Salad, Savory, Sweet
I was introduced to this fabulous BBQ sidedish by some friends while vacationing in the Hamptons earlier this Summer. Deceptively simple, this refreshing healthy salad comes together in a snap from only 4 ingredients. The result is a delicious exercise in...
by Heather Sheire | May 13, 2011 | Drinks, Sweet
On a hot Summer day, a Brazilian Caipirinha is a refreshing change from the ordinary. Fresh lime, raw sugar, cachaça and cold seltzer come together easily bringing with them images of sandy beaches, tropical breezes and vacation. Nothing to make ahead and no shaker...
by Heather Sheire | Sep 17, 2010 | Pies & Tarts
I finally found some ripe plums. This makes me very happy because it’s an excuse to make a plum frangipane tart. I really like this tart because: A) the rich sweet almond flavor reminds me of marzipan and matches beautifully with ripe soft fruit and B)...
by Heather Sheire | Aug 25, 2010 | Gluten Free, Salad
So have this theory that if you start with good fresh ingredients, it’s difficult to make a bad salad. It’s easy, however, to make a boring salad and that just won’t do. This dish has a lot of “Ta Da!” but is relatively easy to put...
by Heather Sheire | Aug 17, 2010 | Dip, Gluten Free
In the Summer, I make guacamole about once a week. Avocados are $1 each at the Hispanic market down the hill and they call to me. Although there are many ways to make guacamole, I like mine chunky with lots of stuff in it. If you don’t like tomatoes or onion...
by Heather Sheire | Aug 2, 2010 | Ice Cream
You can’t buy this ice cream in a store. When it comes to mint chocolate chip, this is the real deal. That green is all natural and results from cooking (aka steeping if you want to get all technical) fresh mint leaves in half-and-half and cream. My mouth starts...
