Green Door Hospitality

Adventures in Everyday Entertaining

Ingredient Spotlight: Asparagus

Asparagus to me is the surest sign of spring!  Those lovely little green tips poking out of the ground mean winter is over just as much as the daffodil or … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · 10 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Oranges

That amazing citrus smell that awakens your senses and makes you feel alive!  Yup, I’m talking about oranges!  These aromatic jewels of nature’s candy can range from sweet to sour … Continue reading

February 20, 2014 · 11 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Garlic

I love garlic!  It might even be my valentine! Seriously, if you peruse through Green Door Hospitality you will find garlic in well over half of the recipes.  And what’s … Continue reading

February 13, 2014 · 6 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Chocolate

Chocolate.  Decadent and delicious, and able to sooth emotions with a single taste.  This makes it the superhero of ingredients.  Chocolate is also extremely versatile.    It can be used … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · 7 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts have only been part of my life for the last couple years.  I first cooked with them during a Creative Kitchen Challenge.  After that I was hooked!  These … Continue reading

January 30, 2014 · 21 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Bleu Cheese

Bleu Cheese is one of those foods that fall into either the love or hate category with a lot of people.  Personally, I love it!  The flavors are sharp and … Continue reading

January 23, 2014 · 13 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Onions

“It’s hard to imagine a civilization without onions.” — Julia Child. Ms. Child couldn’t be more right!  Onions are in fact one of the oldest known cultivated vegetables.  In ancient … Continue reading

October 15, 2013 · 28 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Tarragon

Tarragon is quickly becoming one of my favorite herbs to cook with!  It’s the perfect compliment to egg and cheese dishes, as well as soups and poultry.  The most common … Continue reading

May 30, 2013 · 13 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Zucchini

Zucchini is one of my favorite vegetables.  So delicious and there are so many wonderful ways to prepare it.  Depending on the part of the world you are in, these … Continue reading

May 14, 2013 · 19 Comments

Ingredient Spotlight: Cilantro

Cilantro is Coriander.  Coriander is Cilantro.  That being said — the flavors are very different and cannot be substituted for each other.  Cilantro refers to the leaves of the plant … Continue reading

April 30, 2013 · 14 Comments