Serves four 5 to 6 whole radishes, scrubbed and trimmed, thinly sliced 4 to 6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced or 1 bunch scallions, sliced About 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves About 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves About 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn if large […]
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I’ve just returned from the Midwest where the corn was literally ”as high as an elephant’s eye.” And there is plenty of it! We ate grilled corn on the cob nearly every evening, as we do here on the East End. My cousins, Judd and Tracey and […]
Read more →After this past winter, we all appreciate the warm sun and the myriad of spring produce…radishes, ramps, scallions, watercress, asparagus, and rhubarb, just to mention a few. The crisp crunchy sweet spring radishes at the Farmer’s Market were so beautiful that I was motivated to immediately make […]
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Cauliflower has impressive levels of antioxidants, fiber and vitamin C. It has a great crunchy texture in salads, roasted as a side, or velvety smooth in pureed soups and sauces imparting a creamy texture without cream. Look for a bright and firm head (white, purple, green or […]
Read more →The arugula, sunflower seeds and date salad with crabmeat works well for a lunch or first course. This simple preparation for fluke allows the fish to be the star attraction for dinner. Grilling farm fresh vegetables first, then finishing them off in the oven is a good […]
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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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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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I love filling my basket with bunches of herbs and every green leafy vegetable at the farmer’s market! “A primer for washing fresh greens.” Fill a large bowl with lukewarm water and plunge (each type of greens separately) into it and let stand for five minutes. With […]
Read more →Serves six About 1/4 cup safflower or peanut oil 6 to 8 large cloves garlic, quartered or sliced About 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more to taste 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, cleaned, deveined, tail shells intact, rinsed, drained, and patted dry with paper towels Or […]
Read more →Now that the “Season” is in full swing, lunches on the porch, patio, deck around the pool is a wonderful relaxed way to entertain your friends. These two seafood salads are real crowd pleasers as a main course for lunch. Or make small portions for a first […]
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