Bacon-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms On Bitter Greens
Talk About a Great Main Course Salad Meal! Lots of bacon. That’s what happened here. I started out by cooking 10 slices of bacon, but I wasn’t sure I’d use all of it. Really? Who was I kidding? It ended up being the perfect amount of bacon. No big surprise there. I haven’t made stuffed […]
Charred Shishito Peppers with Anchovy Cream
How Good are These Blistered Peppers When Paired with a Warm Anchovy Cream Dipping Sauce? Very Very Good. By now, many of us have enjoyed charred shishito peppers that are served with a little drizzled olive oil and salt. I love them and could easily eat them weekly. There’s something about holding onto the stems […]
Sausage, Bean, and Escarole Bake
The Flavors of White Beans, Italian Sausage, and Greens Hardly Need Anything Else in Order to Shine. Escarole and beans is a classic dish for a reason. It’s one of those ultimate comfort foods. The bitter flavor of the greens mellows completely when they’re braised with the beans. I had a taste for it, but […]
Black Rice Stuffed Baked Tomatoes
Feta, Nigella Seeds, Pomegranate Juice and Arils Combine for a Unique and Delicious Take on Stuffed Tomatoes. I’ve been singing the praises of black rice for awhile now. I love its chewy texture and flavor. Plus, the deep purple color is so beautiful when it’s cooked. I find it irresistible in salads and mixed with […]
Crispy Skillet Potatoes and Burrata Over Tomato Sauce
Potatoes This Good Don’t Need Much of Anything Else. I had a real hankering for my Crispy Skillet Potatoes. But during these hot summer days, I find myself not particularly in the mood for a meat and potatoes meal. I’ve done a lot of things with these potatoes. In the past, I’ve even served them […]
Green Mango and Hibiscus Chutney
An Unusual, but Delicious Pairing. As I’ve mentioned, I’ve been cooking up a storm in order to use the green and underripe mangoes on my tree. I have a huge bounty this year and wanted to take advantage of the green ones before they all start ripening. Green mangoes make wonderful chutneys, pickles, and salads. […]
Pasta with Pork Ribs, Tomato, and Miso Mushroom Butter Sauce
Sunday Pasta Sauce is a Tradition for a Very Good Reason. This recipe is 100% pure comfort food for me. On average, I get in the mood for a slow cooked tomato based pasta sauce every couple of months. Probably more often than that, now that I think about it. And I make different variations […]
Green Salad with Anchovy-Garlic Cream
You’ve Gotta Make This. Trust Me. I’ve been making this salad for years. Every time I make it my son will remind me this is his very favorite green salad. For good reason. It’s unlike any other salad I make and I’ve never eaten anything else to which I could compare it. It’s unique. Heavy […]
Trio of Pickles
So Much Joy for So Little Effort. As I suppose this post will make clear, I love pickles. All kinds of pickles. I like plenty of acid with my meals and having assorted high quality homemade pickles on hand leaves me with choices. I am never without one and usually have several kinds sitting in […]
Rigatoni with Lamb, Harissa, and Halloumi
Come on. Doesn’t This Sound Good? When I set out to make this, here’s what I had in mind. Pasta in which the pasta is front and center. Rigatoni is kind of in your face as far as pasta shapes go and I don’t think it makes sense to use it unless you’re going to […]