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 […]
Starters & Sides
Mustard Vinaigrette
Mustard Vinaigrette is easy to prepare . You can vary the flavor of this basic Mustard Vinaigrette by adding 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon freshly chopped chives. Click on the link for a Balsamic Vinaigrette. Prep time: 5 minutes
Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad
I make Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad with chicken I’ve marinated in mustard vinaigrette. I marinate tofu separately in another cup of vinaigrette. After I’ve grilled all the components, I arrange them over a mixed salad. Grilled Chicken, Peach & Onion Salad is a very unusual and special Summer […]
Fresh Corn Soup
Fresh Corn Soup prepared from the corn cobs, corn husks and the 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 […]
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers are the easiest hors d’oeuvres ever. You can buy plain Mozzarella and dice that; or you can buy marinated Bocancini and dice those. Use any type of fun toothpick or skewer you like to make it festive. Dice your Mozzarella, halve your tomatoes and add blueberries […]
Lemon Vinaigrette
Often, the simplest recipes are the best. This Lemon Vinaigrette is proof of this statement. As my Mother in Law used to say: This one is “ich, mich, pich. Use it on salads, vegetables, chicken and fish to really bring up the flavor. Click on the link for a Mustard […]
Spinach and Peach Salad
Spinach and Peach Salad may seem like an unusual combination; but earthy spinach combined with juicy sweet peaches, caramelized onions, creamy avocados and candied pecans make for a spectacular bite. A little fruity vinegar ties it altogether. Serve your Spinach and Peach Salad in a large shallow bowl or arrange […]
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a wonderful cold Summer soup best made when tomatoes are at their peak. There must be a million recipes for Gazpacho. I’ve taken the basic concept of this “liquid salad” and adjusted it to my taste. Not being tied down to a recipe is one of the joys […]
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms
These Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Spinach and Mushrooms look impressive; but are very easy to assemble. Although you squeeze most of the water out of the spinach; the spinach still retains some moisture. Combined with the sautéed onions, garlic and mushrooms, the spinach manages to keep the chicken cutlets from […]
Sesame Sticks
This recipe is for non dairy Sesame Sticks. If you’re not a fan of sesame seeds, you can also make it with poppy seeds or caraway seeds. You can mix the seeds and use them all. If you are having a dairy meal, you can make or buy dairy puff […]