Platters. Bowls. Plates. Saucers. Skewers. Cups. Tarts. Tartlets. Galettes. Family style. Individual style. So many ways to enjoy! I'm talking about the wildly... Read More...
If you're not familiar with the Appalachian mountains, well, it's a mountain range that starts in Canada runs like a spinal cord down the East Coast of the Unit... Read More...
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I know what you're probably thinking now. Why does Ally call this recipe calypso's cave celery cuke olive salad? I suppose the reason is that I stumbled upon so... Read More...
Whenever we get asked to someone's home for dinner, a party, cookout, gathering, movie night, whatever the reason might be, I, of course, always ask, 'What can ... Read More...
All you need with this pea grape coleslaw & bleu cheese crumbles is a piece of meat, or if you don't want that then just add some nuts for more protein, cr... Read More...
Growing up in southern West Virginia, Logan County and a little magical town called Man, we had salmon at some meals, but only salmon from a can. Yes, Mom would... Read More...
Salads can sometimes get boring. I mean we do the same ol' thing the same ol' way. Some lettuce greens, tomatoes, cukes, maybe onions. Then throw on the salad d... Read More...
I think one of the greatest bargains that you can find at Costco is their rotisserie chicken. Yes, they must sell a ton of these things because not only are the... Read More...
This is a sponsored post. I've teamed with Brabantia to review one of their products, a chef's knife. Believe me, I don't team with any brand unless that brand ... Read More...
You might think buttermilk in a salad! Well, let me tell you that this crunchy veggie & olive buttermilk salad is one that you'll never know that it's drenc... Read More...
Honestly, I don't know what I love more about this queso cotija buttermilk corn slaw, the dressing or the fiesta of cabbage, carrots and corn that make up the s... Read More...
If there's anything about some of my recipe creations I know it's the 'unexpected.' Yes, I believe in mixing it up, trying new things, looking at ingredients in... Read More...
Cabbage cabbage...seems to be the forgotten 'stepsister' of the more elegant salad greens! But not so in my ally boho world...to me cabbage is gorgeous, and eve... Read More...
Sometimes I get lazy and just buy things at the market that I know perfectly well I can create and make even better at home. Now it's a known fact that I love o... Read More...
How in sam hill do you keep coming up with food and recipe ideas, Ally? This question I get asked quite often. There's a couple of answers to it. First of all, ... Read More...
Dinner parties. Love them! Especially when we're invited to someone else's home. That means that I have only a dish or two to prepare and, yes, always a bottle ... Read More...
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Sweet juicy seedless grapes. They're just so good. Refreshing. Healthy. And, exceptionally versatile in recipes. They're not just for a cheese tray or snacking.... Read More...
Inspiration for this tuna salad casserole recipe comes from my dear foodie peep, Melissa, from ChinDeep. She's always got unique and interesting ways to put new... Read More...
Mozzarella~sounds like cinderella~a cheese that originated in Southern Italy. Usually easily found in markets and grocery stores, this semi-soft cheese is famou... Read More...
The simplest of recipes sometimes make for the best. And, this cranberry mandarin pineapple salad is one of them. No cooking. It keeps for several days. It's pe... Read More...
I struggled with what to name this totally decadent salad. I posted on Facebook that I didn't know what to name it. I got some great ideas and suggestions from ... Read More...
Love when I get an email from The Fresh Market and it says 'shrimp on sale'! That's exactly how this recipe was born. I had a hankerin' for a few different flav... Read More...
There's a reason this is named Haifa celery date salad. When I traveled to Israel as a guest of Taste of Israel Eat. Meet. Explore., one of the cities we visite... Read More...
Living in the South and on the coast, we're really lucky to have the world's finest seafood at our fingertips, and, literally in our front yard, which is the br... Read More...
Now why in the world would I call this 'cleopatra's waldorf salad'? Well, a few reasons. As we know Cleopatra was the exotic goddess pharaoh of the Egypt. After... Read More...
This bean salad is what landed me my first cut with auditioning for FOX network show, Masterchef. Yes, in that initial audition I made this dish and served it w... Read More...
One thing I love about 'salads' is knowing that they can be cold, room temperature, warm or hot~yes, this 'black quinoa, beans and green chiles' salad is one th... Read More...
Salads. Always a welcome bowl or platter on my table, and, I'm sure yours, too. And, serving this eastern european red potato dill yogurt salad is sure to be po... Read More...
This Mediterranean celery olive salad is so very different. And, that's what I love about food~~using ingredients in totally different ways to create spectacula... Read More...
Spring means so many things to folks after a long, and sometimes hard, winter. Well, at least for those of us who live in seasonal parts of the globe! We look f... Read More...
Cucumbers and buttermilk...the way to Ben's heart! I'd never had cukes and buttermilk until I had my first dinner with my hubby's family way back nearly 20 yea... Read More...
Simple quick and easy recipe ideas that pack a skillet full of healthiness appeal to lots of us. And, that's exactly what you've got with this warm skillet stea... Read More...
This bleu cheese coleslaw is my 'boho' version of Southern coleslaw~~yes, it's quite different, but it's a really inviting palate experience. I mean imagine top... Read More...
My body is really sensitive to what I put in it~I mean especially with food. It's like it can tell if I'm putting in 'junk' and empty calories~you know the food... Read More...
Salads can get boring unless you open your mind's eye to the possibilities beyond the regulars~~you know...tomatoes, lettuce. I love a salad that's a meal, too.... Read More...
This the great gatsby waldorf salad recipe hits on all cylinders! Holidays~~check! Apple season~check! Anytime good eats~check check! Since I'm a bleu lover... Read More...
Yes, some foods just dance with happiness during the holidays~~why? Well, because for a short time of the year they're showcased and special~~things like pumpki... Read More...
One of my favorite cheeses is bleu~~and it's first-cousin gorgonzola~~and, well, I adore white cheddar and Gruyere, and, oh oh, brie and gouda and raclette and ... Read More...
Whenever I buy salmon, I always try to buy an extra couple of pounds because if I'm going to pan sear it for one meal, I can use the leftover salmon the next da... Read More...
Potato Salad with a new twist! Blueberries...rocket salad or arugula and other good stuff! Who says potato salad has to be like grandma used to make! Spread y... Read More...
I sure hope you have a cast iron skillet that makes grilling stripes. If you don't, think about buying one because it's one of the most used that I have! And,... Read More...
I don't know why we don't eat peas more often! After having peas done with this recipe, I KNOW we'll be adding peas to many more meals! The sauce I created fr... Read More...
There's nothing more wonderful than sitting down at a big table crowded with platters and bowls full of vibrant colors of the rainbow! There's also nothing mor... Read More...
Sometimes I create things, and I just know they're gonna taste good. But, SOMETIMES I create things and don't realize they're gonna taste WICKED good! That's ... Read More...
Simple. Fresh. Crisp. Creamy. Healthy. Crunchy. A bite of tang. Yes, this salad's got all those things that make for a perfect partner alongside a great steak, ... Read More...
When I create recipes, it's usually because I want to complete a feel, a look, taste, and because I want to fill out a 'theme'~~so, when I pulled out a leg of l... Read More...
It's no secret that I love Middle Eastern foods~~when I had the privilege of traveling to Israel, I was like in heaven with the street food, eating at restauran... Read More...
One healthy salad this is! And, the flavors and textures are like a small marching band on your palate~~you have the creaminess of the pine nut, the sweetness ... Read More...
When I was a guest of Taste of Israel to the Holy Land for a culinary and cultural adventure, I was intrigued and fascinated by the Jerusalem Market~~the fresh ... Read More...
When my girlfriend, Laura, who's made several trips to Morocco, brought me some 'Ras el hanut' she'd picked up there on one of her trips, I was like giddy happy... Read More...
Dill is one of my favorite fresh herbs~~there are so many uses for it beyond pickles as in 'dill' pickles! I eveb use it to make things like seasoned butter. I... Read More...
Italians love their antipasti trays, and I'm loving them more and more, too! They're just so easy. So for a small dinner party with four very good friends, Be... Read More...
This makes a nice starter for any dinner~~a combination of sauteed veggies, interesting flavors with the red curry and cumin and sweet brown butter~~now, it's m... Read More...
Seems that many times when I cook for only Ben and me, there's always just a 'tad' leftover of a few things, and when it's a cucumber and tomato salad and roast... Read More...
KISS...you've certainly heard that acronym used! Well, this is a KISS recipe...it's just so simple, it defies logic. The flavor and taste don't seem to go wit... Read More...
I detest wasting food. So, whenever I'm heading somewhere for a while, like more than a few weeks, I usually do a clean sweep of the refrigerator crisper, the ... Read More...
I've been making this cranberry salad for years and years for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. It's got incredible flavors and texture because everything in it... Read More...
Dishes I create at home usually always good reviews from whomever's chowing down. But, only a few select creations get rave reviews! These Oven Roasted Charre... Read More...
If there's ever something that I could bottle and sell and make so many people happy, it's this 'Spicy Hot Olive & Almond Romesco'! This is the second in a... Read More...
This recipe, Watermelon Grape & Cherry Tomato Salad~~Anthropologie Nibbles, was boho'd from its original version. The original recipe can be found in the c... Read More...
I was introduced to Romesco by Chef Anthony Sasso of Casa Mono Bar Jamon in NYC. Now I've made 'Artisan Lettuce Romesco'! Chef Anthony came to cook in my Col... Read More...
Fall is probably my most fave season of the year...and, that's because I love apples! Since it's Fall...since apples are in season...since my foodie friend Unc... Read More...
I've boho'd bacon. And, I'm sorry but turkey bacon just isn't bacon. I mean I know it's , yes, better for you, and I do substitute at times turkey bacon, but... Read More...
I have a prolific herb garden both in Colorado and South Carolina. I use these herbs literally daily, and I know that's why they just grow even more rapidly be... Read More...
Before I get started--don't go thinkin' this 'dressing' is just for stinkin' salads! O. M. G. if I didn't know better I'd be lathering it on me for lotion or d... Read More...
Food does crazy things to me! I don't think food is just food. Food is something that gives me a chance to experience the world right at my own table. I've do... Read More...
This is one of those go to everything dressings that you can use in an insane number of creative ways! So, don't just stay in your 'salad' mode with this dress... Read More...
An outdoor concert. Summertime in the Rockies. Performing...Hazel Miller who the Rocky Mountain News calls "...a force of nature." So, what do you take for ... Read More...
Bohemian Bold eating means thinking globally when you cook. This thinking can come simply in considering the spices that you use to season your foods. Where d... Read More...
Leftover corn on the cob that had been grilled the day before...hummmm, what to do with it? So I head to Fresh Market to pick up some things. In the recesses ... Read More...
This salad was made for a 'girfriend dinner'. T, as I call her, had just lost her sweet kitty, Patches, and since Ben was gone, I thought we'd just have a spec... Read More...
Salads can oftentimes get really disgustingly boring! It's just so easy to buy what's in the bag or whatever's on sale, dump it in a bowl, add a few things to ... Read More...
Woodsy, earthy, musky--you'll love this baby kale combined with slivered thin Tuscan kale. Your tastebuds will tingle with the subtle sweetness of currants and... Read More...
What brings the creaminess of cannellini beans together with the slight crunch almonds, sweet cranberries, salty Nicoise black olives and peppery watercress? O... Read More...
