Pot Roast with Beer and Vegetables was born eons ago. One day, I discovered that I had several bottles of beer in the fridge. We’re not beer drinkers; so they must have been leftover from one of my children’s gatherings. I thought: what will happen if I add this beer […]
If you are looking for a celebratory meal, try this Roast Veal with Rosemary and Thyme. As I begin to braise it, my kitchen is filled with the most amazing aroma from the fresh herbs and garlic. The onions and peppers add to the flavor of the veal; and also […]
This delicious Carrot Ginger Soup looks like a warm sunset in a bowl. Organic carrots are best for this soup. They have more flavor and retain their color better than the non organic ones. After all, you want a Carrot Ginger Soup that is bright orange and creamy in texture. […]
Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Phyllo will always remind me of my son’s 18th birthday. I asked him to choose what he wanted for his birthday dinner and this recipe was it; along with artichokes and a Tarte Tatin! The leeks, mushrooms, and even the chicken can be prepped the […]
I love this Sugar Crust (pâte sucrée) because it is so versatile and easy to use. You can roll it out quickly to make a pie crust or cookies. If you have a little more time, buy yourself a mini tart pan and use this Sugar Crust dough to make […]
The blend of mint, dill and parsley- the Turkish spice trilogy-gives the ground lamb and rice wonderful flavor. Finger food, knife and fork, anyway you eat these, you will be happy.
Making a Vegetable Frittata is so easy and very versatile. Sauté vegetables of your choice, add cheese or don’t, pour beaten eggs over mixture and bake. Make the Vegetable Frittata before your company arrives or greet them and pop it into the oven. Have a drink and voilà – brunch/lunch […]
Pear, Roasted Onion and Bleu Cheese is a spectacular combination of flavors. The sweet pears, funky bleu cheese and caramelized onions come together in this salad to produce an amazing taste bomb. The Candied Pecans add a sweet crunch to all the other components. You can arrange the various elements […]
Beef Stew made with fresh carrots, celery, pearl onions and new potatoes is the ultimate in satisfying, warming comfort food. The aroma of rosemary permeates the air as the stew is simmering. Add to that, you’ve got your meat, vegetables and potatoes all in one pot. That’s definitely a win! […]
This recipe for Pot Roast calls for simmering the meat stove top until soft; and then slicing it and smothering it with a quickly made mock barbecue sauce. You could open a bottle of your favorite sauce; but these ingredients are so easy to mix together that it pays to […]