Kevin Lee Jacobs

Hoo boy. I made this Roasted Chickpeas and Veggies Dinner the other evening, and it was love at first bite. The chickpeas and vegetables are finished off with a dreamy lemon-and-garlic dressing plus a flurry of fresh herbs. It's a vegan main course that even a meat-eater will love. Note:...

This morning, at precisely 5:37, I collected a cupful of blueberries from the shrubs in my garden. Then I turned the fruit into a moist, fragrant, and absolutely addicting Blueberry Lemon Loaf. Ready for a brand new taste-sensation? Make this poetry! Blueberry Lemon Loaf Take a generous cup of fresh,...

Wanna make your own vanilla extract? I have good news for you. Homemade vanilla extract is less expensive than its commercial counterpart.  It's dang delicious, too, and its flavor continually improves over time. Pure vanilla extract is really easy to make, and it makes a terrific holiday gift! Vanilla Beans...

I harvested about two pounds of green beans the other day, and then promptly turned them into Ina Garten's "Green Beans Gremolata." Are you familiar with this Italian-inspired dish? Here's the recipe, along with the answer to your burning question: "What the heck is Gremolata?" Gremolata is a classic condiment...

I made two "retro" cakes last weekend. The first one -- a "7UP Cake" from the 1950s -- was so sweet it made my teeth ache. I swiped one slice before tossing the cake in the trash.  Mercifully, the second subject -- a 1960s-era "Pink Champagne Cake" -- was pure...

This Skillet Steak Dinner checks all the right boxes for me: Fast. Chic. Screamingly delicious. The main ingredients -- steak and mushrooms -- are aromatically flavored with dry vermouth and fresh tarragon leaves. Ready for a new taste-sensation? The recipe: Note: I used top round steak for the video recipe...

Oh, how I love peaches. I love them in a lattice-top pie. And in a colorful summer salad. They are delicious too in a Rustic Peach Galette! This very dessert appeared in my kitchen yesterday, and someone -- I won't name names here -- ate all but one narrow slice...

Can you get away for a moment? I'd love to offer you a virtual garden tour of my Kitchen Garden. After weeks of cold, wet, and downright- dreary weather, the veggies and flowers there are finally singing "June is Bustin' Out All Over." I hope you know that Broadway song....

I know that most people associate Marinara Sauce with pasta. Historically, the sauce was intended for fish! Marinara translates to "marine," or what the online dictionary defines as "Of or relating to the sea." In any event, I make this ruby-toned condiment just as our southern Italian friends do: quickly,...

Last weekend, Mr. Fox and I ordered "Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa" at a local eatery. The salmon was good, but oh -- the salsa! It was savory. And sweet. Also, it was lit with just a spark of jalapeno heat. I couldn't wait to reproduce this colorful condiment in...