Eggplant Milanese: Crispy Cutlets Without the Veal
Golden, crunchy, and crisp. These eggplant cutlets take their cue from classic veal Milanese, but swap the meat for something lighter (and honestly, more fun to make).
Grilled 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…
Bulgur 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…
Roasted 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…
Fennel 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…
Deviled Eggs and Happy Easter!
Here’s a snack that I grew up with and still enjoy to this day! A delicate appetizer which is super simple to make and generally the ingredients are found in most kitchens. I still, though, struggle with cooking the egg such that the shell comes off easily. I’ve highlighted how to make the perfect boiled…
Bresaola with Shaved Artichoke
Bresaola is one of those Italian specialty meats that’s difficult to find on a regular basis so when I saw it at Eataly I grabbed a package – strike will the iron is hot. In the past I’ve come across recipes calling for bresaola but never had the chance to make and now that I…
Grapefruit Rounds with Halloumi Cheese & Mint Dressing
Grapefruit and cheese might seem like an unlikely pairing but trust me, this combination is a taste bud sizzler! Halloumi is from the island of Cyprus and is a semi-hard, brined cheese made traditionally from sheep’s milk. It has a high melting point and is perfect for grilling or frying in a pan. We love…
Roasted Asparagus with Anchovy Panko-Garlic Topping
I was in the city yesterday meeting Mr. S. for a cappuccino and then off for a bit of retail therapy. I mustn’t have been in the mood as nothing I saw grabbed me except for when it came to a bit of food shopping at Eataly. It’s my favorite specialty shop in Manhattan showcasing…
Vegetable 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…
Meyer Lemon Meringue Pie
Bring a bit of sunshine and warmth to the dinner table with this retro classic dessert! Lemon meringue pie has been a celebrated dessert in my family for generations and was always made from scratch. Meyer lemon is a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange resulting in a slightly sweeter lemon flavor with…
Kale and Orange Salad
I have to admit I first used kale last year. I guess I’m a bit late on the kale bandwagon. The “queen of greens” has been gaining in popularity for a few years. It’s in the same family as cabbage, broccoli, Brussels spouts and collards. Because of kale’s anti-oxidant health benefits it has been studied…
Roasted Tomato & Garlic Crostini with Truffle Sea Salt
If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating a truffle the next best thing, in my humble opinion, is truffle oil. That was until I sampled white truffle sea salt! John and I were food shopping and we never pass the cheese section of Whole Foods without buying…well almost never. We asked what was new…