It’s hard to take a good picture of a stew or braised dish. Everything looks just like a bowl of brown! Having said that, there is nothing so tasty, comforting and beautiful on a dark Winter night than classic braised shortribs served on a heaping mound of polenta. Beef Shortribs With Polenta 2 tablespoons Olive …
The recipe I learned when I first started cooking this dish years ago was one of those that, at the end, you had a sink full of dishes. Over the years I’ve simplified it down to its essence without losing any of its charm. Chicken with Forty Cloves 3 heads of Garlic 8 Chicken Thighs …
Toss with pasta or over steaks or chicken. There are so many applications for this dish. 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 8 oz. Brown Button or mixed Mushrooms (sliced) Salt & Pepper 1 tablespoon finely chopped Rosemary 1/4 cup Cream Sherry or White Wine 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar …
For the recipe I had leftover salmon and roasted potatoes, but any meat and starch combination is good for hash. 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 cup sliced Leeks 1/2 cup finely sliced Yellow Peppers 4 cups Roasted Potatoes 3 4oz cooked Salmon Pieces (torn into large chunks) 2 tablespoons chopped Fresh Herbs (Sage, Parsley, Rosemary …
Once upon a time, there were two little boys who loved a story by Keiko Kasza about a Wolf and his plan to fatten up a little chicken so he could make her into a tasty stew. The story went that the wolf, an excellent cook, dropped off treats and goodies on her door step …
I’m not quite ready to crank up my oven for a lovely beef stew or a piping bowl of chili. This, I believe, might be a good compromise between what my belly wants and what my thermostat can tolerate. French Dip Sandwiches 4 Hoagie or Outdoor rolls 1 lb. sliced Roast Beef 1/2 sliced Provolone …
This simply grilled chicken breast on a bun has been a staple for us this summer. It’s tasty, quick and can be gussied up as you like. Grilled Chicken Burger 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Salt & Pepper 4 Hamburger Buns (toasted) Toppings as you like: Tomato Lettuce Ranch Dressing Avocado …
This is a summertime staple around here. It’s cooling, light and easy to make. That, my friends, is perfection during these hot days! Melon & Mint Salad 1 Cantaloupe 1 Honey Dew Mellon 1 cup Fresh Berries (your choice) Fresh Mint (finely chopped) Peel and dice the melons into bite sized chunks and place into …
Grilled Pork Loin 2 2 lb Boneless Pork Loin Roasts Spice Rub (your choice, I used this one) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Heat your gas grill to medium heat (about 400 degrees) Put your pork loin out for about an hour before you cook it. Remember, you shouldn’t put cold meat on the grill. It …
Officially, finally grilling season! Also known as, “No way, it’s too hot! I’m not going near my stove!” That being said, you don’t want to linger over the hot grill too long either. Lamb chops to the rescue! Grilled Lamb Chops 1-2 racks Lamb Chops (frenched and cut into chops) For the marinade: 1/2 cup …
Kathleen Rear 