Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Fried Eggplant with Chickpea Marinara

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Everything is better fried, especially eggplants, and paired with a spicy chickpea marinara they make a nice little dinner. Start by slic...
Thursday, April 16, 2015

Lamb with Salsa Verde

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I have been enlightened to the virtues of Salsa Verde after reading Cal Peternell’s Twelve recipes. I have always served a lot of pestos ...
Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Garlic Rosti

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It’s time for a change from the same old rotation of potato side dishes…it’s time for Rosti…a central European perfectly crispy and moist ...
Friday, April 10, 2015

The Perfect No Hassle Roast Chicken

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Over the years I have read many recipes for roast chicken touting the crispiest skin and the juiciest meat but none has been as easy and f...
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Shaved Asparagus with a Lemon Shallot Vinaigrette

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I think the most difficult part of putting out a holiday meal is the timing; everything has to be hot but not overcooked. So spare yourse...
Thursday, March 26, 2015

Cod and Caramelized Onion Quesadillas

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When I told the family we were having fish quesadillas for dinner I didn’t exactly get an enthusiastic reaction, but once they bit into th...
Monday, March 23, 2015

Fennel Tomato Risotto

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This is a great risotto to make when you’re in the mood for red sauce but pasta just isn’t doing it for you. I find it easiest to start b...
Monday, March 2, 2015

No Fuss Chicken Marsala

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No pounding for this adaption, and if you don’t have any Marsala you could use white wine and lemon juice instead. Heat some butter or ol...
Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Pea and Mint Pesto

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With spring less than a month away I decided to get an early start with this pea and mint pesto courtesy of the frozen food aisle. After ...
Thursday, February 19, 2015

Blueberry Ginger Sauce

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This is a sauce I used to make cooking for a high-end catering company in Boston, it just goes to show how amazing easy can be. And the c...
Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Baked Feta Tomatoes and Olives

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Once in a while you stumble upon something that’s so easy and delicious it instantaneously becomes part of the rotation; this baked feta i...
Thursday, January 29, 2015

Garlic Chicken and Polenta Soup

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This is one of the most comforting soups I've made in a long time and perfect for these sub-zero nights. Begin by making a half cup o...