My Madison Bistro

About once a year, my friend Brian and I get together to make coconut shrimp. I’m the first to admit that I’m embarrassingly slow when it comes to peeling and deveining the shrimp, and it took us a few tries to really establish a rhythm. At first, we were exhausted and quite hungry by the […]

Chicken fajitas and a big ol’ pitcher of margaritas just scream summer, don’t they? They’re fun, refreshing, and easy to whip up at any time. The one drawback, for me, has been that I’m not crazy about heating up my kitchen more than necessary in the summer. And then I discovered an easy cast iron […]

I adore these little cakes. The original recipe built on lemon curd by turning it into individual-sized cakes, perfect for a dinner party. But this time, I wanted a dessert that hinted of the magic of summer. I wanted the same freshness that citrus always seems to impart, but I also wanted an explosion of […]

This compote is one of my favorite spring/summer treats. Whether you want a cheerful start to your day by spooning it over greek yogurt, or a sinless finish by serving it with a scoop of ice cream, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. It’s a delicious balance of sweet and tart, everything you’d expect […]