This wonderful all-purpose Tomato Sauce is full of flavor and works well with any recipe requiring Tomato Sauce. You can prepare it all year round because it is based on canned tomatoes. I use it for pasta, as a base for meat sauce, for Lasagne and even as a dip […]
Eggplant Parmesan made by roasting the eggplant rather than frying it makes it much lighter and less oily. Fresh tomato sauce raises the flavor level of this recipe enormously; although it’s still delicious with bottled sauce. I began making this recipe with rounds of eggplant rather than the usual long […]
This Green Pea Soup is bright green, sweet and velvety smooth. Serve it in a soup bowl or in glass shooters on a buffet. The bright green color is so inviting; and the flavor will leave everyone asking for more. Serve Green Pea Soup cold with homemade croutons. Prep time: […]
Baked Halibut Fillets with Tomatoes, Onions and Olives takes full advantage of the mild flavor and firm texture of halibut. It is the perfect base for a panoply of flavors. The white color of the halibut provides a beautiful contrast to the red tomatoes and black olives. You can chop […]
Caper mayonnaise can be made easily with regular or olive oil bottled mayo. Mix it with mustard and capers and optional herbs. It is a delicious condiment with Fried Green Tomatoes, fish or chicken. Prep time: 5 minutes
Fried green tomatoes are a wonderful addition to any meal whether you’re serving fish, chicken or a vegetable medley. Raw, these tomatoes resemble and taste like Granny Smith apples. They are crunchy and firm and much drier than regular tomatoes. When you cook them, you feel like you’re eating solid […]
Mustard Vinaigrette is easy to prepare . I find the simplest way to emulsify the ingredients is by shaking them up together in a jar. You can vary the flavor of this basic Mustard Vinaigrette by adding 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped chives. I like to […]
Take advantage of the season’s delicious peaches and make Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad. I make it with chicken I’ve marinated in mustard vinaigrette. For my vegetarians, I marinate tofu separately in a separate cup of vinaigrette. After I’ve grilled all the components, I arrange them over a mixed […]
A Peach-Plum Galette is a perfect way to take advantage of Summer’s bounty! The combination of luscious peaches and plums can’t be beat. The orange peaches and the purple plums are a wonderful color combination. As their natural juices blend in the crust, you get a beautiful and delicious dessert. […]
Fresh Corn Soup prepared from the corn cobs, corn husks and corn kernels is chock full of flavor. When the corn, caramelized onions and potato are simmered and puréed together, they yield a delicious Spring/Summer Corn Soup that is a beautiful butter yellow in color. Make this soup at least […]