Turmeric and Lime Mussel Broth
Fresh Mussels Cooked in a Coconut Milk, Turmeric, and Lime Nik Sharma is one of my many favorite cookbook authors. Both of his cookbooks are superb. This recipe comes from his first cookbook “Seasons” and it is excellent . If you’re a fan of mussels, this one is an interesting take – Turmeric and Lime […]
Buttermilk Slab Pie with Cardamom and Strawberries
A Tangy Creamy Filling Encased in an All Butter Pie Crust This recipe came about because I woke up one morning thinking about a recipe I’d read years ago. I couldn’t remember where I read it, but after searching around on the web and deciding none of the recipes I found were exactly what I […]
Crispy Skillet Potatoes
These Potatoes are Always the Star of the Show I can think of no particular food that has the same effect on people as potatoes, particularly crispy potatoes. Serve a platter of these and you will see the faces around the table instantly light up. It doesn’t really matter what else you’re serving. These will […]
Orecchiette with Italian Sausage and Pickled Peas
Simple, Yet Thoroughly Satisfying Comfort Food When it comes to frozen vegetables, there are only a couple I eat, but frozen baby peas are my favorite. I don’t get good fresh peas in my markets, no matter the time of year. They’re mealy and not nearly as good as the frozen ones. So, I always […]
Steak Hache au Poivre / Hamburgers in Peppercorn Sauce
Rich Wine Sauce Turns Thick Peppercorn Crusted Ground Chuck Patties into a Company Worthy Dish Out of all the recipes I’ve made throughout my life, this is the one that my family requests over and over and over again. It originally came from Pierre Franey’s cookbook, published in 1979, “The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet”. […]
All the Possibilities
I have a short and simple philosophy regarding cooking: Concentrate on one great dish at a time. This may be the main course, a side dish, a salad, bread, or a dessert. But keep everything else simple. This way you’re not overwhelmed when trying to get dinner on the table. And that one particular dish […]
Panzanella with Assorted Citrus and Tuna
This Goes Right to the Top of the List of Best Things I’ve Ever Eaten. My Family Concurs. I’ve been wanting panzanella for awhile, but seeing as how tomatoes aren’t the best right now, I got to thinking about what else I could use. I’ve made different kinds of bread salads, but the classic tomato […]
Tomatoes Roasted in Olive Oil with Garlic and Thyme
Soft Unctious Tomatoes Swimming in Olive Oil is Always a Good Thing. I don’t know if anyone else does this, but I love roasting tomatoes when the good ones start showing up in the market. I let these tomatoes sit on the counter for about a week and then slice them in half, add some […]
Ribeye Steaks in a Cast Iron Skillet
Sometimes Nothing Will Satisfy. Except a Great Steak. I think I’ve cooked steaks in every imaginable way (reverse sear, sous vide, etc.) and more often than not I opt to grill them because what could be easier, right? But out of all the ways I’ve cooked them, this is most definitely my favorite and every […]
Raspberry & Lemon Pie/Galette
A Galette Baked in a Pie Dish? It’s a Very Good Idea. I bought 4 cartons of raspberries without knowing what I was going to do with them. Well, they ended up in this pie/galette. If I’m making a fruit pie that doesn’t have a top crust, this is how I make it. I like […]