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”. […]
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 […]