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Category: The Family Table

Broiled Fish with Butter & Lemon

September 22, 2014September 10, 2014Leave a comment

How to get the fish cooked nicely without the skin (the best part) going all flobby? This way please.... Broiled Fish 2-4 Fish Fillets (Trout or Salmon) 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Salt & Pepper For Serving: Butter Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh Herbs Place the oven rack about 3-4 inches away from the heating surface. Pre-heat … Continue reading Broiled Fish with Butter & Lemon

Basil Pesto

September 11, 2014September 5, 2014Leave a comment

My Basil has been going crazy lately! We all know that when life gives you Basil you make pesto! Basil Pesto 3 cloves Garlic 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Juice of half a Lemon 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar 4 cups fresh Basil leaves 3 tablespoons Pine nuts 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Olive Oil … Continue reading Basil Pesto

Herb and Pea Alfredo

September 2, 2014Leave a comment

It's still too warm to crank on the oven. Oh how i'm craving a hot cheesy gratin and roast chicken! I suppose it'll have to wait a few weeks yet. This cheesy, creamy dish is helping me get over it. No oven required. Herb and Pea Alfredo 1 lb. Penne Pasta 2 Eggs 2 Egg … Continue reading Herb and Pea Alfredo

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

August 18, 2014August 17, 2014Leave a comment

I can't get over what a hit this recipe was! My meat loving family really enjoyed this. Well, I did serve it as a side to grilled chicken. But they confessed that they would have eaten the dish as an entree! Zucchini Noodles with Pesto 1 medium Zucchini 1 medium Summer Squash 2 tablespoons Garlic … Continue reading Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Dinner Tonight for iBooks

August 6, 20141 Comment

Guess who's cookbook is being published for iBooks by Apple? Yep, that's right! It should be available Sept 6th! And here's the best part, it's only $1.99. You can get it now as eBook from Blurb if you don't have iBooks While we're on the subject, my first book The Family Table is already available! … Continue reading Dinner Tonight for iBooks

Chocolate Syrup

July 18, 2014July 17, 2014Leave a comment

Have a few minutes? Why not try this simple chocolate syrup? http://instagram.com/p/qk2JayJwAP/?modal=true Chocolate Syrup 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar 1/2 cup Water 2 heaping tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Place all ingredients into a small sauce pan over medium high heat. Whisk constantly and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 2 minutes then pour mixture … Continue reading Chocolate Syrup

Tarragon Chicken (Garden Series)

July 14, 2014June 29, 20141 Comment

I love my herb garden! Every year I look forward to the convenience of simply waddling out to the yard and plucking the start of something delicious. The Boneless skinless chicken breast (BSCB), a cooks delight or worst nightmare? For much of my cooking life they've been a disappointment. Rubbery and dry. Gross. Happily, I … Continue reading Tarragon Chicken (Garden Series)

Peanut Noodle Salad

July 2, 2014June 3, 2014Leave a comment

We had this as an accompaniment to grilled chicken, but I think it would be lovely just by its self for lunch. Peanut Noodle Salad 1 package Linguine pasta 3 Carrots 3 Green Onions 2 cups Mung Bean Sprouts (fresh or canned) 1/2 to 1 Cup Thai Peanut Sauce (jarred or your favorite recipe) 1 … Continue reading Peanut Noodle Salad

Watermelon and Feta Salad

July 1, 2014June 25, 2014Leave a comment

This has been my favorite lunch lately. It's so nice and cool and fresh! It's also one of those recipes that can be sized up or down according to how many people you need to feed. Watermelon & Feta Salad 2 cups Watermelon (large dice) 1/2 cup crumbled Feta Cheese 5 julienned Mint leaves 1 … Continue reading Watermelon and Feta Salad

Cheddar Cheese Risotto

June 9, 2014May 29, 20141 Comment

Nigella Lawson is usually a very good influence to me. Needless to say when I found this recipe on her blog all dinner plans screeched to halt and we had this instead. Cheddar Cheese Risotto 1 tablespoon Butter 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1/2 medium White Onion (finely diced) 1 1/2 cups Risotto Rice 1/2 cup … Continue reading Cheddar Cheese Risotto

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