Posts Tagged ‘parsley’
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…
Read MoreBresaola 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…
Read MoreRoasted 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…
Read MoreFried Zucchini Sticks
There are recipes that immediately grab your attention, like this one did. You know right away when the list of ingredients hits all the check marks which says it’s gonna be delicious. This recipe hails from Mindy’s Meals on Heels. A site where Mindy aims to to teach parents how to feed their children by…
Read MoreFeta Salsa – A Super Easy Dip!
I love it when I am able to recreate a dish that I enjoyed elsewhere. One of the grocery stores I frequently shop is Whole Foods. I love this place and it serves as a food inspiration for me. They always have something new to sample and their dips of all descriptions are marketed via…
Read MoreLamb Chops Calabria Style with Tomatoes, Peppers, and Olives
The cuisine of Calabria is typical southern Italian Mediterranean – meat based dishes, vegetables, pasta, and fish. Because their climate is humid (high risk of mold and spoilage), Calabrians preserve their food by packing veggies and meat in olive oil, making sausage and curing fish (swordfish, sardines, and cod). The food is simple and delicious. …
Read MoreHandmade Cavatelli with Sausage & Browned Sage Butter
This is the first recipe from The Frankies Spuntino Cooking Manual and I love, love, love it! The kitchen aromas perfumed the house with the sautéed sausage and the sage cooked in butter. I was in my element (happy face). Sage is an aromatic herb with strong spice flavors and sometimes smells a bit like…
Read MoreCorn, Avocado and String Bean Salad with Feta
What inspires you to cook? Is it a photo from a food magazine, cookbook or simply food that’s in your refrigerator? For me, it’s a combination and the other night it was the contents in my fridge that dictated what I would make for dinner. I had a couple of heirloom tomatoes left from Lieb’s…
Read MoreFattoush Salad
I first made this salad 6 years ago and have enjoyed it many times since then…I never tire of its fresh, clean taste. Fattoush comes from the Levantine cuisine and makes wonderful use of stale or leftover pita bread. Full of nutrients and vitamins – a perfect salad to bring to a family function, picnic…
Read MoreWine-Braised Artichokes with Feta and Orecchiette
I’m a sucker for fresh pasta! I make my own from time to time but haven’t been in the mood of late. The other day I was in Eataly (I so love this food market) and could not resist going past the fresh pasta counter. I love watching the machines churn out the different pastas.…
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