05 Sunday Jul 2020
Posted in heavy cream, pecans, Sauces, Shallots
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bourbon, broth, butter, Dijon mustard, Garlic, heavy cream orange marmalade, lemon juice, orange zest, shallot, Thyme, toasted pecans
This is one of THOSE sauces. The one you keep returning to. The one you keep tweaking until it’s perfect, and then you tweak it again. And no matter what, it is spectacularly delicious. Continue reading
01 Wednesday Jul 2020
Posted in Dip, Herbs, Make Ahead, Mediterranean Flavors, Meyer lemon, yogurt
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fresh fennel fronds, fresh herbs, Garlic, lemon juice, Meyer lemon zest, sumac, whole-milk Greek yogurt
This is one of those delicious, almost-no-work-type of dishes. It’s flexible and loaded with flavor. It is the quintessential summer dip. And I think summer is upon us!
10 Wednesday Jun 2020
Posted in blueberries, Desserts, Eggs, milk, Vegetarian
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blueberries, cinnamon, eggs, Grape-Nuts cereal, heavy cream, orange oil, sugar, vanilla extract, whole milk
This is truly an old-fashioned dessert. It’s homey and comforting. It’s also delicious. It’s a basic recipe, you’ll be able to find elsewhere. This is from my mother’s recipe file, though delicious, I couldn’t resist updating it…just a bit. Continue reading
30 Saturday May 2020
Posted in Casserole, Cheese, Eggplant, Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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Eggplant, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, panko crumbs, parmigiano reggiano cheese, pasta sauce, ricotta cheese
I love the idea of eggplant parmesan. But, the problem for me has always been the breading. It’s just too much. It overpowers the flavor of the eggplant and I like that flavor. So when I saw Grilled Eggplant Parmesan on the Food & Wine website, my light bulb lit right up! Continue reading
05 Tuesday May 2020
Posted in Black beans, Gluten Free, Herbs, Orange, Salads, sour cream, Vegetarian Option
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avocado, bell peppers, Black beans, cherry tomatoes, chile powder, cooked chicken, Corn, corn chips, cumin, fresh herbs, Garlic, lettuce, olives, Orange, salsa, Scallions, shredded cheese, smoked sweet paprika, sour cream, taco seasoning, Tomatoes
This is a quick-fix dinner for Cinco de Mayo. If you have leftover chicken from Sunday dinner, like the Brazilian Bakery Sunday Chicken, then you’re set. If not, purchase one of those broasted chickens from the supermarket. This is a perfect patio dinner on a hot summer day. Continue reading
24 Friday Apr 2020
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all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper, buttermilk, cheddar cheese, fresh herbs, olive oil, parmesan cheese
Okay, so this should really be called “Cheese-Herb” Quick Bread, because there’s way more cheese than herb. But, I think the herbs are much more of a forward flavor, than the cheese…whatever you call it, doesn’t matter. Just make it… Continue reading
04 Saturday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, Light cream, Make Ahead, Pears, Soup, Vegetarian
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allspice, Anjou pears, bay leaf, broth, butter, dried cranberries, dry white wine, flour, gouda cheese, half and half, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, port wine, Shallots, smoked paprika, toasted walnuts
This was one of those recipes that you read and think, “Oh, my God…I need to make this right now”…except it’s two o’clock in the morning and you’re reading cookbooks because…who knows why? Except you aren’t asleep. But, the next morning…okay, later in the morning, I was in the kitchen peeling pears! Continue reading
03 Friday Apr 2020
Posted in Gluten Free, Main Course, Make Ahead, Marinade, Roasting, Spices, Thighs, yogurt
I had paid a visit to the local Penzey’s, where I encountered the lovely, well-informed and very interesting, Kristen. She recommended their Turkish Seasoning, and I’m so very glad she did…that was the impetus for these lovelies. Continue reading
02 Thursday Apr 2020
Posted in Condiments, Gluten Free, Herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian, yogurt
I have no idea if you would ever find this on a dinner table in Turkey. But, it has those flavors and I think, any Turkish cook might approve. For me, this is a stand-over-the-sink-and-eat-with-a-spoon-type of condiment. Continue reading
14 Friday Feb 2020
Posted in Gluten Free Option, heavy cream, Sauces, Vegetarian Option
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all-purpose flour, butter, chicken broth, dry white wine, heavy cream, lemon juice, Shallots, tarragon
Tarragon is a lovely herb. The French use it extensively. We should use it more. It has a delicate, grassy flavor with a distinct licorice kick. Chicken with Tarragon-Shallot Cream Sauce…a match made in heaven. Continue reading
