Recipe: Ina Garten’s Sicilian Grilled Swordfish
As it obvious, everything the Barefoot Contessa suggests is magical. So, here goes the pricy-but-well-worth-it Swordfish! The texture of swordfish is a bit of an acquired taste and not for every palate, but this dish was super flavorful and devoured! You will feel like a professional making this simple and bright dish. Ideal for a … Read more
Recipe: Tuna Tostada
These are so amazing. The flavor mixture is incomparable. It is a great way to highlight ahi tuna. This fish is salty, slightly rich and packed full of flavor. It’s why the best way to prepare ahi tuna, is to do as little to it as possible. These little tostadas are a great way to … Read more
Recipe: Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto, Fried Bread, Poached Egg and Balsamic Vinegar
Breakfast seems to be a meal that people fall into comfort zones and habits with. It is easy and reliable to just scramble or fry an egg, toast a piece of bread and cook some sizzling bacon when you are sleepy in the morning. But on that rare day, when you are feeling slightly more … Read more
Recipe: General Tso’s Chicken
General Tso’s Chicken is a popular Chinese Take Out dish. In Savuer’s recent 150th celebration issue, they provided a recipe to recreate this dish. The changes between the takeout version and the home cooked were small but delightful changes. There was a big brightness and fullness to the flavors that takeout can often lack. As … Read more
Recipe: Pan-roasted Halibut, Asparagus and Tomato Bacon Stew, and Butter Poached Potatoes
These recipes are all versions of Thomas Keller’s from his cookbook Ad Hoc (which is hands-down one of the most phenomenal cookbooks!). Keller’s food is has consistently proven to be interesting, intricate and sophisticated. It is obvious that Keller sources the finest quality, often local, ingredients which truly allow the most simple of dishes to … Read more
Recipe: Strawberry, Feta and Quinoa Salad
First off, what a lovely way to use strawberries! Who would have thought they could be so savory? But they certainly are as demonstrated in this salad. The sweetness of the ripe strawberries is contrasted by the saltiness of the feta and complimented by the freshness of that mint. This salad was delicious and definitely … Read more
Recipe: Corn Chowder with Zucchini and Orzo
Corn is one of the most popular vegetables. Like most vegetables it is low in fat and has no cholesterol and is a great source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The problem with corn is that it is not attractive to eat it off the cob, there are kernels going every which way, it is … Read more
Recipe: Sole Meniere with Asparagus and Zucchini/Arugula Salad
This meal was perfect. Subtle flavors. Simple preparation. Tasty outcome. The way that these simple ingredients created complex flavors truly explains why the Sole Meniere was the dish that changed how Julia Child viewed food. The sole ends up wonderfully cooked, with a crisp and buttery exterior and a soft, flaky interior is it just … Read more
Recipe: Spinach and Puff Pastry “Pie”
Meatless Mondays can be tricky to make sure that what you create is delicious and not just the same boring vegetable repeated. Ina Garten always has amazing recipes so when this gem was discovered it fit the mold for Meatless Mondays perfectly! It was served it with a green salad and it was a simple, … Read more
Heirloom Tomato, Burrata and Arugula Salad
Yesterday, some fabulous heirloom tomatoes were discovered in the grocery store. They were gorgeous and set up in such a display to be admired. There were different shapes, sizes, colors and making you want them even more when their imperfections make them taste SO GOOD. The instant thought was, add burrata. This little ball of … Read more
