dinner
Lobster Macaroni and Cheese
Is it possible to improve the flavor of a family classic dish such as macaroni and cheese? I didn’t think it was. I’m a Martimer through and through and love seafood. Boiled lobster dinners were a family tradition where I grew up…fresh lobster boiled, cut opened and gorgeous chunks of heavenly meat dunked in hot…
Read MoreGrilled Broccolini with Garlic Anchoy Sauce
The tail end of Spring is drawing to a close and thankfully the warmer weather has arrived. And because of this, the air in our neighborhood is perfumed with food being cooked on backyard barbeques. If you don’t barbecue you almost feel left out. When I head out to our back deck to fire up…
Read MoreSwordfish and Vegetable Kebabs with Charmoula Sauce
This is my new go-to BBQ sauce…I want it on everything! On Tuesday I attended a cooking class compliments of my daughter (for Mother’s Day) and really wasn’t sure what to expect. The menu appealed to me but I wasn’t sure how the instructor would come across. It’s so important to hit the ground running…
Read MoreYorkshire Pudding
Our Sundays typically consist of a quick breakfast, chat on skype with John’s sister and mom in England and then off to church. I’m usually thinking about what to serve for dinner when all of this is going on and I have to thank Angie, my sister in-law, as she was having roast beef and…
Read MorePistachio Purée and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza
Tandoori Naan bread is one of my favorite go-to flatbreads. Not only is it perfect for mopping up the sauce from an Indian dish it’s just the right size for personal pizzas. This pistachio purée has a buttery, rich flavor and might seem odd to spread on a as a pizza base, but let me…
Read MoreRadish, Carrot & Edamame Stir-Fry
A stir-fry is a perfect excuse to use up odds and ends in the refrigerator. I’ve had some carrots laying in the bottom crisper for what seems like a long time and wanted to use them before they reached their expiry date – you know they are near the end when the carrots start to…
Read MoreAvocado and Cheddar Quesadilla
Looking for an easy dish to whip up for dinner? Quesadillas are a cinch to prepare and take minutes to cook. Brie and mango quesadilla was one of the first ones I ever made and it stands as a family favorite to this day. Quesadillas are perfect as a snack or party food. Dress them…
Read MoreGrilled Eggplant and Tomato Pizza – hello wordpress!
I’ve been ‘meaning’ to switch from blogger to wordpress for ages and finally I decided to take the leap! I’m not technically inclined – I think that logical side of me is buried deep within. I don’t, though, hesitate to take on new projects except when it comes to computers and software. There’s something far…
Read MoreBulgur Salad with Cannellini Beans, Feta & Mint
Whenever I feel as though we’ve eaten too much red meat, we take a break and consume loads of veggies and ancient grains such as bulgur. It’s this sort of balance that keeps us healthy…I can’t recall the last time I had a cold or the flu. Bulgur is made from precooked wheat berries. It’s…
Read MoreRoasted Chicken with Bacon & Sweet Paprika – Fifty Shades of Chicken
Suddenly the fridge door I’m resting on swings open, and I find myself rolling off the shelf and falling toward the kitchen floor. Crap. My plastic wrapper bursts as I land, and my giblet bag slides halfway out. Double crap. Damn my cheap packaging. Instantly I feel hands on me, lifting me carefully from the…
Read MoreFennel Risotto with Lamb Sausage
Fennel is one of those vegetables you can use alone or as a spice, garnish or herb. Its subtle anise flavor pairs well with apple and cheese; shellfish (lobster or crab); asparagus and garlic; orange and mint; potatoes and onions and so forth. It’s deliciously light served as a salad, in a pasta, or in…
Read MoreVegetable Orzo with Seared Sea Scallops
A while ago I purchased vegetable dyed orzo but hadn’t used it until now. That’s the problem with limited cupboard space in that things get pushed to the back or under a pile. I was going through the small island cabinet for something else when I found the orzo. It just so happened that Peter…
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