Farm vegetable stand baskets are still filled to overflowing in September. Fresh lima beans are one of my favorite vegetables (but it’s hard for me to say which vegetable is my favorite!) There’s nothing better than buttered lima beans. In addition, here’s a recipe for succotash in […]
Read more →Serves Four 4, 6-ounce fillets of fluke Wondra flour for dusting Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Smoked paprika for dusting About 1 tablespoon safflower oil 1 to 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 2 large shallots, minced About 2 tablespoons dry vermouth 2 lemons, zested and juiced […]
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Serves six to eight 2, 1 pound boxes of Fusille pasta (preferably DeCeccio brand) About 2 cups pesto sauce (made with basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and pine nuts) 1/2 cup of torn kale leaves 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves 1/2 bunch watercress leaves 2 bunches scallions, […]
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Why not invite some friends over for dinner to relax and enjoy a Labor Day Dinner together before getting back to your regular routine? For starters, pick up fresh clams or oysters from the local fish market and serve them on the half shell with lemon and […]
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Serves eight to ten For the sauce: 1/2 cup Tamari or soy sauce 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup dry sherry 5 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger Zest of 1 lemon, grated 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 1 whole filet […]
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August 2014 summer entertaining…. Buffet dinner parties make summer entertaining very easy. The filet of beef and rice salad recipes are perfect together for the main course; add in a grilled fish, green salad and a platter of cheeses with artisan breads to round out the menu. […]
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Serves four – with leftovers 1 flank steak, 1/2 inch thick about 1 to 2 pounds – trimmed (Or skirt steak) For the rub: 4 large cloves garlic, minced About 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves 1/2 to 1 teaspoon cumin 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, […]
Read more →Serves eight to ten 3 to 4 pounds red potatoes, scrubbed About 1/4 cup white wine or Vermouth 8 medium shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, or more to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste […]
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Memorial day weekend formally begins the “summer season” along with officially opening up the deck or back yard for outdoor alfresco cooking-dining. If your tradition warrants hot dogs and hamburgers on the menu, by all means continue it. However, if you are in the mood to either […]
Read more →Yield 24 mini rolls 1 package dry yeast 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon grated yellow onion 1 tablespoon dill seeds 1/4 warm water 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 cup lukewarm small curd cottage cheese 1 […]
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