Recipes – Starters/cocktails

A freshly baked loaf of bread with a crusty top, sprinkled with seeds, resting on a metal cooling rack.

NO-KNEAD CHEESE BREAD

Whenever we go to visit my in-laws just north of Chicago, we always make a trip to Kenosha, Wisconsin, just...

A plate of salmon and cream cheese appetizers topped with caviar and herbs, served on slices of cucumber.

SALMON ROULADE

My husband and I practically live at the sushi bar across the street. We’ve spent countless hours watching Osamu, the...

Caprese salad with balsamic reduction on a white plate, featuring fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.

BURRATA IN THE GARDEN

Every summer we plant an urban vegetable garden on our roof deck. Depending upon the year, we’ve had some success,...