Delaware Girl Eats

Layered Salad with Green Goddess Dressing

Eating outdoors free from the usual dining etiquette is a tradition dating back to medieval times. But the word “picnic” seems to have originated from the French “pique-nique”, meaning to pick (pique) at food and referring to something small of no value (nique). Whether a picnic or a pique-nique, nothing beats the simple pleasure of enjoying food outdoors. And, there's just something about a cool, refreshing salad to make the best of a summer day. In honor of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday I have prepared a composed salad that makes a strong visual impact and that will easily feed... Read more →

Mushrooms Star in TV Chef Nick Stellino’s Kitchen

Mushrooms and arugula join together in this easy side dish for a marriage of flavors (photo courtesy Nick Stellino) “Food is a celebration of life and there’s joy to be found in the kitchen,” according to Emmy-nominated PBS cooking show chef Nick Stellino. I recently had the opportunity to chat with him about Italian cooking, his passion for teaching his viewers and about favorite dishes that can be seen on his new Create TV program, Storyteller in the Kitchen. Stellino has been cooking on PBS for 25 years and views his mission as inspiring viewers to have the conviction that... Read more →