i might have to try this

I stumbled across this recipe for baked feta -- such a simple concept but it looks absolutely delicious.  Read the full post and recipe here.

Photo and Recipe: Lottie + Doof

dinner recreated

My take on the delicious "lasagna verde" I enjoyed at Chez Panisse on New Year's Eve.  I prepared a classical French Mornay (a.k.a cheese) sauce with gruyere and parmesan cheeses and layered it with whole wheat pasta and a chanterelle + spinach filling.  I decided to go with dry pasta rather than making my own -- much more doable for a weeknight meal -- but still really tasty!

colorful combination

I love the way the colors and flavors came together in this refreshing winter salad of green leaf lettuce, shaved fennel, zucchini, cranberries, orange sections, fennel fronds and toasted pumpkin seed.

I made the dressing with a bit of fresh squeezed orange juice, rice wine vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dijon mustard, agave nectar, shallots and chive.

Really delicious combination.

sweet and savory

This butternut squash and pomegranate galette featured on Sunday Suppers looks incredible! Would make the perfect snack/appetizer for those of you who are entertaining tonight. Check it out.

Wishing everyone a great start to 2010!! 

Photos: Karen Mordechai via Sunday Suppers