Rack of Lamb Persillade with Rutabaga Mash and Crispy Shallot

Succulant little lamb abed Rutabaga Puree'

In early December, Chris got a call from the Seminary to inform him that we had been selected to recieve 20 pounds of meat.  WHAT?!  "Do you know who you're talking to here?  Mr. Meat and Mrs. Blogger?!"  It couldn't have come at a better time for us.  We were beyond excited and felt so blessed by this Christmas gift.

Chicken Tortilla Soup: The Magical Soup

Who doesn't just LOVE Mexican food?  

I first had this soup over Christmas break at my girl friend's home.  We decided to walk to the store to get the ingredients (walking to the grocery store- Portland style).  You know... burn the calories before consumption.  Makes for much more enjoyable eating.

French Yogurt Cake with Nutella

Nutella.  The stuff is to die for.  OK, maybe not die... but it's like nut meets chocolate in a spreadable form- how can you not like that?!

Dining Out: Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

Several years ago, my new years resolution was to not eat fast food with the exception of In-n-Out Burger.  Aside from a few Carl's Jr. salads on desperate road trips with high school students to Mexico, I've stuck to this commitment without regret.  Life is WAY too short for fast food.

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan

Thought I should post something simple.  A quick "go to."  I love asparagus.  It defines that balance between bitter and sweet in a vegetable.

Some of you know that Chris, my husband, is an independent book seller.  He brought me home one of Ina's Garten's older books after a recent estate sale.  I immediately littered it with posted notes.  I usually grill my asparagus, but this roasting technique with my favorite ingredients to pair with this lovely veg, proved to be quite successful on plate and palate.