13 Monday Feb 2023
Posted in Black Barley, Carrots, Fennel, Herbs, Lemon, Make Ahead, Orange, radish, Salads, Side Dishes, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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Black Barley, Carrots, cherry tomatoes, dry vegetable base, Fennel, fresh herbs, Garlic, Meyer lemon, olive oil, Onions, orange zest, radishes, Scallions, Spices
I “discovered” black barley about five or six years ago. Black barley is a different beast, than pearled barley. It shares that somewhat nutty flavor, but it retains a delightful chewiness…texture, Baby! Continue reading
17 Sunday Jul 2022
Posted in cucumbers, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Soup, Vegetarian
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cucumbers, Garlic, Greek-style yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, Mint, olive oil, toasted cumin, toasted walnuts
What do you do when your fridge freezes everything in your crisper drawers? You use those frozen cukes to make a nice, chilled cucumber soup! It’s simple as can be…everything goes in the blender, whirl away and into the fridge for a couple of hours and you have lunch. Or dinner. Life is good! Continue reading
03 Friday Jun 2022
Posted in Casserole, Garlic, Gluten Free, Green beans, Main Course, Mushrooms, Peas, Rice, Skillet Dinner, Spanish, Summer, Thighs, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option, White
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bomba rice, chicken broth, chicken thighs, chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, Peas, piquillo peppers, saffron, smoked paprika, tomato paste, white wine
Paella (“Pa•ā’•ya”). Let’s all say it. Now, let’s picture a lovely, warmish afternoon, the sun is shining through the olive trees, as you sip a robust Tempranillo and watch the coals turn white…it’s almost time to put the paella pan on the fire…it’s going to be a lovely afternoon, indeed. Continue reading
08 Friday Oct 2021
Posted in Appetizers, Buffet Food, Dip, Eggplant, Gluten Free, herbs, Make Ahead, Vegetarian
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cumin, dried parsley, Eggplant, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, onion, paprika
Yup. I’ve been holding out on you. I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you before. Shame on me! Well, no more. This is the quintessential holiday, any day dip, spread or hand me a spoon dish! Continue reading
11 Saturday Sep 2021
Posted in Gluten Free, Spanish, Vegetarian, Vinaigrettes
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capers, Dijon mustard, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, honey, olive oil, sherry vinegar
Frankly, most Spaniards drizzle a little really good olive oil and a few drops of vinegar over their greens, and call it a day. They probably wouldn’t use this. But, I’m not a Spaniard and these are all flavors they tend to use, so there you have it. Anyway, it’s good! Continue reading
27 Friday Aug 2021
Posted in Basil, Garlic, Gluten Free Option, Main Course, Orange, Pasta, Peppers, Shrimp, Tomatoes, Vegetarian Option
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Basil, bell pepper, diced tomatoes, dry white wine, frozen orange juice concentrate, Garlic, Ham, kosher salt, olive oil, Oregano, parmesan cheese, Shrimp
An unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”. I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world. Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity. And, this is just such a recipe. Continue reading
03 Saturday Jul 2021
My mother didn’t make German Potato Salad, but my grandmother did. Unlike most versions, hers went into the oven. I rather prefer the roasted version…the potatoes are a better texture and they brown up nicely. Continue reading
02 Friday Jul 2021
Posted in Chocolate, Gluten Free, Make Ahead, Sauces, Shallots
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bay leaf, beef broth, dark chocolate, dry red wine, Garlic, ketchup, olive oil, Ruby port, Shallots, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce
This is a sauce for steak. It’s particularly delicious with bleu cheese. It’s a gorgeous. Its rich, almost creamy mouth-feel, makes for a complex flavor. But, it isn’t complicated to make. And it’s best when made ahead and it reheats very well. Perfect for entertaining. Your guests will feel pampered. Continue reading
26 Saturday Jun 2021
Aïoli is the quintessential sauce to serve with patatas bravas, the famous fried potato tapa. Actually, aïoli is the perfect sauce for anything fried. Okay. It may be the perfect sauce. Period. It offers you a completely flexible base for any number of wonderful options and is the absolute best dip for French fries. Or shrimp. Or chicken fingers…well, you get the idea! Continue reading
24 Saturday Apr 2021
We had a lovely meal at the Peruvian restaurant, Para Dos, in Coral Gables. It was delicious, but the highlight was the Papas a la Huancaína. When I tell you this sauce is to die for, I’m not kidding. You’ll want to eat this by the bowlful, keeping it all for yourself. Continue reading
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