May is filled with celebrations of graduations, engagements, and bridal showers. Given that dill has been thought of as a “good luck” symbol for thousands of years, I’ve used fresh dill leaves in the soup and dill seeds in the mini rolls for such a time as […]
Read more →Serves six 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon thyme or tarragon Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cups short grain brown rice 5 cups good quality chicken stock, boiling Chopped fresh parsley for garnish To prepare: Preheat the […]
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Why not make dinner for the mother (or mother’s) in your life this Sunday using the local fish and fresh produce available here on the East End? Start with a champagne or Proseco toast to her with salted Marcona Almonds or cheese straws to nibble on. As […]
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Serves four 6 medium red skinned potatoes, scrubbed Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste To prepare: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on a cutting board and […]
Read more →Serves four Herbs: 2 tablespoons snipped chives 1/2 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley 3 cups finely chopped fresh spearmint 1/3 cup finely chopped dill Salt and spices: 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg […]
Read more →Spring brings fresh chives and mint and freshly caught brook trout. Try this family recipe for trout (brook or rainbow) for breakfast or for supper. If you don’t eat bacon, no worries, the trout tastes delicious with out it. Try this low temperature method of cooking salmon, […]
Read more →Serves six 1, 6-1/2 to 7-1/2 pound leg of lamb, butterflied (bones, fat/gristle/tendons removed) 2 cloves garlic, slivered 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper or more to taste 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves Coarse sea salt to taste 1 large onion, chopped 3 […]
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Baby lamb and spring lamb are milk fed, thus the meat is more delicate and tender than older lamb; so let color be your guide. Baby and spring lamb is pale pink while regular lamb is pinkish-red. I love lamb chops. If you don’t mind cooking at […]
Read more →Serves six 1 head of broccoli, stems peeled and florets separated About 1 tablespoon kosher salt About 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced To prepare: Peel broccoli stems from the bottom and then cut into thin slices. Remove florets and cut into bite […]
Read more →Serves six 6 medium smooth skinned sweet potatoes, peeled Olive oil for coating Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 2 tablespoons zatar Few pinches cayenne pepper To prepare: Preheat the oven to 425 […]
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