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Summertime Garden Party Menu

August 3, 2015 by Judy Lyness 3 Comments

My personal recipe for a wonderful life: Family + Friends + Food = Happiness. Thus far this summer has been a whirlwind of activity filled with the first two components of my equation: visiting family in New Jersey, friends from Copenhagen visiting me and, playing one of my favorite roles 'fun aunt' with various kids, related or not. Missing from my personal recipe for a … [Read more...]

Watermelon Feta Popsicles

July 7, 2015 by Judy Lyness 4 Comments

Watermelon Feta popsicles

Here is a great idea for a summer barbeque—Watermelon feta popsicles. Buoyed by the success of my melon chevre popsicles I began to think of what other flavor combos that I simply adore? A crowd-pleasing appetizer is my cubed watermelon with feta and reduced balsamic. Why not try it in a popsicle? I did. Watermelon, feta and reduced balsamic are fantastic frozen…or … [Read more...]

Melon and Chevre Popsicles

June 30, 2015 by Judy Lyness 6 Comments

Melon Chevre Popsicle

Summer has arrived with a vengeance. It’s hot in LA, very hot. Laying on the couch my thoughts drift back to childhood. The sounds of Mr. Softee , Good Humor, Little Jimmy’s Italian Ices bring a smile to my face. My mouth begins to water at the thought of a creamsicle. Ah, the taste of summer. How do I update that taste of summer for my more sophisticated adult palate? Melon … [Read more...]

Smoked Trout Toasts

June 10, 2015 by Judy Lyness 10 Comments

Smoked Trout toasts

Smoked trout is a great resource for all sorts of dishes. Throw it in a salad and the rich smoky flavor adds a new level. But put it on toast and you have one hell of an appetizer. The beginning of my new very favorite appetizer was a picture I saw of Gabrielle Hamilton’s perfectly grilled cheese sandwich on Food52’s site. And the secret of her perfect golden grill? … [Read more...]

Beet Napoleons

December 10, 2014 by Judy Lyness 4 Comments

Beet Napoleons

The holiday season has officially begun and one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself is some easy, delicious and jaw-dropping recipes that will satisfy even the fussy eaters around. My first offering are these roasted beet napoleons: Gluten free, minimal work and lovely to look at. (They could be considered vegetarian if your friends eat dairy.) I made these for an … [Read more...]

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