Tag Archives: Spring

Lentil and Vegetable Stew

I have a confession to make.  Here in Charlotte,  tiny, bright green leaves cover trees and tulips blossom with a host of other flowers.  The temperature is hovering around 80.  It’s gorgeous and  I’m wishing for just a little more winter. Have I lost my mind?

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Roasted Rack of Lamb

 

For weeks, my husband and I talked about what we were going to eat for Easter.  He was excited for a traditional Easter dinner and I was thrilled to cook for fun and not for an upcoming class or dinner.   We were counting down the days.

And then I got a call to do a last-minute dinner party this week .  My client wanted to host a Mexican-themed dinner party and with only days to plan, I sadly told North that we would have to postpone Easter dinner for a later date.  Rather than spring greens and tender lamb, we would be eating chicken barbacoa, borracho beans, and Mexican rice on Easter Sunday.
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