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Portobello Mushroom Melts

By The Culinary Chase | December 1, 2012 |

Portobello mushrooms are one of my favorite mushrooms. Their meaty texture is a great substitute for steak and are a hearty addition to stir-fry dishes and sauces. Portobello’s are a grown up version of the crimini mushroom. Nutritionally, they are an excellent source of niacin (helps in the functioning of the digestive system, skin, and…

Scallop and Pesto Purses – A Tribute to Julia Child

By The Culinary Chase | August 7, 2012 |

I was in Barnes and Noble bookstore last week and in the cooking section (yes, I know – shock!) when I was about to leave I spied an end unit displaying Julia Child’s cookbook: Baking With Julia: Savor The Joys of Baking with America’s Best Bakers. I paused to take note and began casually flipping…

Grilled Potato Rounds with Pesto and Shaved Asparagus

By The Culinary Chase | May 1, 2012 |

Who couldn’t love a little potato round dressed up like this? Simple ingredients and these won’t last long once you bring them to the table! Asparagus, now in season, is one of my favorite Spring vegetables. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, A, and C and this humble perennial is also a natural…

Italian Stuffed Eggplant

By The Culinary Chase | January 16, 2012 |

I can’t recall when I first starting eating and cooking eggplant – but it’s been a very long time – as I remember my Mom using it in different recipes whilst growing up. There are some debates as to where this purple beauty emerged – was it India or China? Chinese scroll records dating from…